HELP NEEDED -- Which is a better job for a recent graduate?

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<p>Which would be a better entry-level job for a college graduate?</p>

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<p>** Smith Barney ** -</p>

<p>-- I would help one of the financial advisor's with various office duties</p>

<p>Pros:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Reputable Company</p></li>
<li><p>Easy Commute</p></li>
</ul>

<p>Negatives:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Lower Pay</p></li>
<li><p>Role seems like a glorified secretary</p></li>
</ul>

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<p>** NYC Office of Management and Budget **</p>

<p>-- I would be an an analyst and help develop and implement the City's budget</p>

<p>Pros:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Good Benefits/Pay</p></li>
<li><p>Seems like I would get good experience</p></li>
</ul>

<p>Negatives:</p>

<ul>
<li>Public Sector (Worried about it being harder to get back into the private sector or MBA programs)</li>
</ul>

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<p>What would you recommend? Thank you.</p>

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<p>It depends more of what your intermediate and longer term goals are more than anything else. I would think MBA programs would more highly respect the fact that you held a more responsible role involved in more thoughtful content; so don't see that as a negative.</p>

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<p>NYC Office of Management and Budget</p>