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Just seconding stuff that's already been posted by multiple people:

1) You should absolutely try both. You've already done some startups, so now would be a good time to try a big corp. They each have upsides and downsides, and it really depends on you as an individual as to which one you'll be happier at, as well as more successful at.

2) It's all about the people you work with and report to. Really, you should choose based on the team rather than the size of the company. If they are all smart, cool people you get along with, then you'll be fine even if it's a fucking bank (source: I work at a bank presently and it's great). On the other hand if they're incompetent, egotistical assholes, it's going to suck big time regardless of how many foozball tables or beer fridges the company has.

editing to add, at a big corp, a good manager should understand that their job is to insulate their reports from as much of the bullshit as possible. That's critical. You should be able to get a sense of this during the interview, even. If they're up front about the bullshit from the get go, that's a good sign. If they're actively trying to make you drink Kool-Aid... run.




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