Be prepared to spend the bulk of your time for 3 years dialing the phone and getting told no. The math is the same no matter what company you start with. If it appears that you won't be paid for your analytical skills, then you read the message perfectly. Early grey hair and balding don't hurt. Since the job's basically the same, no matter what the company, look for fabulous local management that can train and mentor you well.
Companies vary widely in the quality of their local management, so interview a lot of places.
Not that any other company will be different. The math is the same no matter what company you start with. Early grey hair and balding don't hurt. Companies vary widely in the quality of their local management, so interview a lot of places. A Thomson Financial Company.