Related Posts
Hi fishes,I have around 5.2 yrs of hands on exp in data engg. and able to clear service based companies interviews easily.Now I want to switch to product based companies as I am looking for some good work,good salary but I am not really strong in dsa as it's not part of my daily work.I don't really use trees and graphs as part of my daily work.
How shall I switch to product based companies considering DSA is their 1st round itself.what level of DSA can I expect from companies for data engineer position?
How much hike did you guys get this year?
More Posts
What’s up with SCC Chicago?
AMC to the moon baby
Community Builder
Additional Posts in Tech
Definitely using both of these.
Hi All, I have 3.5 yrs of experience in Product Management and I'm interviewing at JP Morgan chase for Senior Product Manager role and Product Manager role, for Seattle Location. What kind of salary range should I give for each role when the recruiter pops up this question? JPMorgan Chase
l am currently a rising junior in
college interning this summer at
Amazon as a Business Analyst. I
would really like to break into
product management and believe in
my 5 weeks so far I have shown skills
to back that up. Would it be
acceptable to ask my manager to
recommend me for a product
management internship next
summer? My midpoint meeting with
my manager (and his manager) is
next Friday
New to Fishbowl?
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That's really tough. If you feel like you'll get better experience at the startup, that might be worth it in the end. Does it seem like something with a high probability of failure?
I think it all comes down to your personality. If you like structure and systems and fully defined roles, go with the big company. If you like flexibility and a more creative approach, then go with the startup. I've worked at both and I can definitely say my personality fits one better than the other. But it's such an individual thing. I wouldn't personally do it just because you want to see the company grow because that may not be reflected in your paycheck like you think it might be.
You asked for diverse opinions, so here's one from a risk-aversive scairdy cat. Go with big guy. They got big because they are successful. In five years, if the start-up is then an on-the-go, consider changing. Too many new businesses fail because they sink a lot of money into them upfront without realizing that it will probably be 3-5 years before they make a profit.
You really need to decide for yourself the level of risk you're comfortable with and how likely you think the startup is to succeed. In my very blunt opinion: if you don't believe in the startup, don't go work for them. If you want stability above all else then go for the big tech org. But if you're looking for a bit of fun and a fast paced environment and you really like the startup, go with them.
The startup is more rewarding because you can do more, have a greater impact, own your responsibilities, define your own role, feel passion for the product and people. Probably not that rewarding for your bank balance of course.
The big tech is more rewarding because it has structure and narrowly defined boundaries for your participation. So long as you rock up and 'do your job' there is no everyday fear of dismissal, and if/when it comes to that you may have enjoyed the past 12 months hanging out in the break room with your pals. You're a bit over it and keen for a new challenge, plus you receive a tidy good-bye cheque to ease the pain. Sweet.