Tier 1 multi-strat hedge fund (quant research / trader) vs Tier 2 sell-side FX trading (trader)

Hi all,
I’m at a career crossroads and would really appreciate perspectives from people who have seen similar paths.

Which one should I go for?

Tier 2 sell-side FX trading (trader)
15% (6 votes)
Tier 1 multi-strat (quant research / trader)
85% (34 votes)
Total votes: 40
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