I’ve been applying to a mix of startups and larger tech companies and honestly the interview experiences feel completely different. Smaller companies seem way faster but also more chaotic. Curious whether people think startups are better for breaking into tech or if bigger companies are worth waiting for.

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I’ve worked at both. After working at smaller to medium companies, I’m at a larger company and I miss the smaller environment. At the same time the larger company does offer more stability, even if it moves slowly.

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There is no "breaking into tech" in the current job market. If you don't have experience you can forget about it. That's the harsh reality.

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