Execution Trader Role: Is it still a strong career path and alt for quant?

I'm trying to get an honest assessment of the Execution Trader position.

I'm particularly interested in feedback on: Career Trajectory: Where do you typically progress from this role? Automation Risk: How "future-proof" is the job given the rise of algos and automated trading? Work-Life Balance (WLB): How are the hours and stress levels? Thanks in advance for any insights!