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I worked at startups before joining megacorp. I always thought I wouldn't like working at a big company but everything the author said resonated with me. At som
by zwieback 13y ago
I worked at startups before joining megacorp. I always thought I wouldn't like working at a big company but everything the author said resonated with me. At some point I can see myself going back to a smaller outfit but for now it's great.
What the author doesn't mention and what I perceive as a great plus are the tools and infrastructure I get to enjoy. We've got a lot test equipment, machine shops and technicians a smaller shop couldn't afford.
On the other hand, I keep hearing managers say "we have to be nimble, like a startup". I think that's exactly the wrong approach, big companies should approach big problems that startups can't tackle.