There is a huge difference: Universities don't do reseach, and they don't care about the research their employees do. If you switch jobs, your old employer does

There is a huge difference: Universities don't do reseach, and they don't care about the research their employees do. If you switch jobs, your old employer doesn't hire anyone to continue your research. Instead, you usually take your project to your new job. In the industry, your employer tends to own the projects you work on.