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I actually think it's quite valuable for the young hot-shot to do a stint at a larger company. See how things are done, see what parts of the business you like
by ericbarrett 4y ago
I actually think it's quite valuable for the young hot-shot to do a stint at a larger company. See how things are done, see what parts of the business you like and don't like, tech that works and tech you'd rather never touch again. Then go take that knowledge to a startup and roll the dice while you're not worried about babysitting or saving for a new roof. You'll have more perspective and more to contribute than a fresh grad for whom everything is greenfield.
- novok 4y agoIMO I think either or is ok as your first job. With a startup, you also get to see what is possible without the bureaucracy, while if your first experience is a big company, you might think the bureaucracy is necessary.
- gopher_space 4y agoI think the biggest downside to this approach is that people won’t ask very much of you as a junior.