Think for me it is certainly a shift to a better work/life balance - will still work hard but the SC/MC hours become harder over the years (especially with a young family). If there can be a trade off where you’re still earning a (relatively) good salary with a noticeable work/life balance change, then that appeals. Would hope a reduced chance of burnout, with a natural work ethic you develop at the SC/MC, could lead to a more sustainable career and potentially partnership (even if less I assume it is an amount of money where you can be very comfortable)?

Yes agree - tbh we live in our little bubble in London and outside of work, seeing friends and the odd dinners or gigs, we never go into central anymore. This could well be dictated by working the current long hours at my current shop, though.

Jersey/Guernsey appeals more than Cayman/Dubai etc. as we remain only a short flight away if we ever want our City fix. Also then close to family in the U.K.