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I don't mean to generalize that Big Tech has awful work life balance or other problems (I am sure it is mostly the opposite!), but rather there are lot of thing
by roland35 6y ago
I don't mean to generalize that Big Tech has awful work life balance or other problems (I am sure it is mostly the opposite!), but rather there are lot of things smaller companies can and should offer to be more appealing.
- vkou 6y agoYes. If your company is actually very good on those things, it can be a good selling point, especially to someone who has been burnt in the past. The problem is that when I'm applying for a job, I have no idea if the hiring manager is being honest with me, or if they are just telling me what I want to hear. Any claims of 'no politics' and 'you own the process' should be taken with a lot of salt.
- roland35 6y agoHa yes it is hard to believe it when people say it, almost like when someone has to tell everyone they are smart it often means they aren't that smart...
- ryathal 6y agoThe few places I've seen that try to push the benefits/perks angle vastly overestimate their superiority and value of those things. 10-20k a year for 5 years buys a lot of food, gym memberships, tickets, drinks, swag, etc.