Why would one pick a FAANG over a MBB? Or vice versa? Change management person over here

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FAANG if you value your life. MBB if you want to shave off years of your life

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The bag.

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WLB vs pay. Yes the SWEs get a lot but you’re not getting top dollar at FAANG as a change management person

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Correct

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Simple…. Money, and the mental gymnastics is making up other reasons.

How’s WLB compare?

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