If you were aspiring to be a data scientist, which company area would be best to provide you the most growth? Big 4, FAANG, or business specific work?

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FAANG or start up. Bottom line - go tech.

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Business specific work - esp work at a early/mid stage startup to learn fast and quickly

Big 4 should not be in any “best” list…

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