Same here. I wanted to know what it was like to have all of that responsibility on my shoulders. I felt like my career was moving at a snail pace within BigTec

Same here. I wanted to know what it was like to have all of that responsibility on my shoulders. I felt like my career was moving at a snail pace within BigTechCo and I was capable of much more. There's no real risk in that situation, unless you're borderline destitute, have dependents who need you, have a serious medical condition that requires a high end employer to support you etc. Even if you fail, you will have learned many valuable skills and perspectives, and might get hired at your previous employer with a better title.