Hello, I'm a current undergraduate engineering student at a highly ranked school. About 20% of engineering students here enter into finance or consulting. Anyway, I was looking at IB, but that's likely too competitive for me, and the hours look too brutal. I was also looking at Quant, but that's mostly for MFE/PHD grads, nothing for undergraduates. I know I don't want to be an engineer.The reason why I want to pick a field right now is because I want to know which way I need to go with clubs I join and such. Consulting clubs, or trading clubs. My big questions are...Which is more competitive to get into? Which allows for a more comfortable lifestyle (fewer hours, less stressful)? Which allows for the best future employment opportunities?Thanks guys.

Non - it sounds like you are lazy...You could get in, but would be fired quickly - especially FO (quant work). I work in this area in HFT - guys are motivated, and don't ask to go home for dinner

I second PD's comments. With your attitude you dont have options in MC or IB.

If you get into either field you'll just be unhappy and the longer you stick it out, the harder you'll find it to move on. Better to spend time now working out what you would really enjoy doing, as opposed to what just looks highly paid.