Which offer to accept?

Have two offers on hand which are vastly different, and I need perspectives on evaluating them. Many thanks.


Offer 1

  • Local IB role in a full service bank

  • Niche sector group (not something I am interested in) 

  • Lower comp

  • Expected to work on Sat & Sun 


Offer 2

  • Foreign (in Merica) IB role in a boutique  

  • Interested in this sector group

  • Higher comp

 

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