Hello! Looking for some guidance. I will soon be leaving Verizon after 15 years with them (6 years HR experience, 3 years Operations, 6 years leadership). The last HR position I held will be eliminated and I was offered a severance. I am now in the market for a new place of employment I can call home. I was thinking of trying for a start up. But the likes of Google, Adobe, etc. also seem appealing. Would you recommend a start up as my next endeavor? I enjoy helping build processes and policies.

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Ah - the startup would is amazing - former 15 year Big 4 consultant here who left to a semi-startup (they just recently IPO’ed) and it has been the most invigorating, exciting experience I have had in years. You will be at the forefront of creating change, and be able to confidently bring your years of expertise to voice “how to do things right” - will be so appreciated and you will feel like you’re making a real difference. But, keep in mind, established processes will not be in place, it will be chaotic at times and yes, fast paced, but if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves - you will love it.

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It would be hard to adjust to a startup after 15 years with a large, well-funded corporation. You will have an opportunity to do more, but you will have to be very hands-on. You won't be able to hire consultants for everything and have to be very hands-on. Also, if you try to directly apply your Verizon experience it won't work, as what works for $B corp, doesn't work for smaller company. Plus the pace of startup is like 5 times faster.
If that excites you, go for it.

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I may have an opportunity for you at a start up. Please email me at calagnacora.com.

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Go with whichever would be the most challenging, but rewarding. Best of luck!

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