Execution trading career path

Hi there,

Im wondering what the career path could be for someone starting out in execution trading  at a top HF. Read in some places that it pigeon-holes you, but others have said that there is options to go to the sell-side or pívot into a research role if you have good relationships with PM’s and understand the market well. 
 

Would really appreciate advice. Thanks 

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