There are things to be learned at big companies, but it is very bad to say X is right for everyone. Big companies have been good for: - Providing training - Fo

There are things to be learned at big companies, but it is very bad to say X is right for everyone. Big companies have been good for: - Providing training - Formalizing feedback - Introducing me to a lot of people But they also: - Stifle career progression ("We have you doing X, so we are sorry that you can't help on Y") - Are not nearly as safe as their size would suggest - Tolerate mediocrity