Do you prefer to be a "big fish in small pond" or "small fish in big pond"? Why?

Personally I switch between two and think I should decide on one or the other as I contemplate my career direction..

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For work-life definitely small fish in big pond. Much more chance to move around and grow.

In my personal life always big fish in little pond.

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