This is very similar to what I've experienced. My first job was with a multi-national where most of the decision making was taken away from the developers and w

This is very similar to what I've experienced. My first job was with a multi-national where most of the decision making was taken away from the developers and we were only meant to implement mandates made outside the team (senior devs as well as junior). This left a really bad taste in my mouth, so I decided to go the startup route. I am really curious about what makes working for a non-startup more attractive and better fit for you. It's something I've been kicking around, but hence prior experience I've been hesitant to pursue. Do you find that you are able to exercise meaningful choices? Is there real adherence to standards? Does the work/life culture allow you to leave work at work more often? (Sorry for the barrage of questions, it's just you seem to have headed in the direction I'm most curious about)