How is it like working in consulting vs big tech vs government vs industry (as a non Cs person)

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Consulting = single project focus; make your own opportunities among other people doing the same. Rotating teams.

Industry = multi-project remit; make your own opportunities among a mixed crowd (as you climb, opportunity creators/ go get getters dominate mix). Same team.

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