The best startup opportunities will pay off more than the best big company opportunities. On the flip side, even the worst big tech company job will pay off mor

The best startup opportunities will pay off more than the best big company opportunities. On the flip side, even the worst big tech company job will pay off more than the worst startup job. The problem is, it's a lot harder to determine which startup opportunities are capable of providing a big pay off. By the time a startup is clearly a winner, everyone is clamoring for a job there and the chance for a big pay off is usually gone. With big companies, the best ones with the best pay offs are always hard to get into, but much easier to identify. To justify going into startups, you need to love what they stand for and the work that you'll be doing. If money is a major factor in your decision-making for a job, it's best to stick to established companies.