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If you’ve worked at both a startup and big tech, which one felt more fulfilling
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I made more at big tech, but felt seen more at the startup. like, ppl actually noticed and appreciated my work. not just another Jira ticket in the void
big tech = stability, perks, and better WLB. but ngl, I felt like a tiny cog in a giant machine. impact was minimal, and everything moved sloooow
I’ve heard so many people say they were happier at a startup, even if they made less. But I’ve also heard horror stories about burnout, chaos, and no structure. If you’ve worked at both, which one did you actually enjoy more? Not the money just the experience.