Is growth equity one of the most underrated careers in finance?

I go to a semi target in the south. Most of the hardo business majors are gunning for IB/consulting, maybe PE, majority have never heard of growth equity.

Make ~300k as an associate, clip mid 6 figures/7figs at the more senior level working ~60 hours a week (unless you're at a sweaty firm/on a live deal)

Stress seems much lower than HF or PE, as its much more rare to lose money on an investment

Get to send emails/talk to founders all day even as a junior

Culture seems good at most firms as it's pretty much your job to be personable, friendly and charismatic

Am I just being naive here? Is it really that good? curious if folks who work in GE can chip in.

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