Tech vs Quant

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Tech Vs Quant

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May 23  114 Comments

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Hi all,

Got an offer for a Quant Researcher where it doubles my current TC. However, I’m inclined to decline the offer.

I’m an ambitious hardworking person and want to start my own business (in 1-2 years from now) and build products. For me, FIRE is a key factor for which Quant Researcher seems to a quick way. However, I feel tech has the following pros:

- You can build transferable skills, e.g., leadership skills
- Sky is the limit: If you build a semi-successful company you can cash out more than Quant and get a top position paying more than 1-2M (that seems to be the top for Quant).
- Work is more interesting
- WLB is much better (You can survive with 2hr/day if you like and work on your side projects)

I believe 2X TC is a great boost but does not upgrade my quality of life (in long run)

Please let me know what you think.

TC: 490

 

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