SqueakyMuffin

which path? Startup or MNC?

Hola 👋 fellow grapeviners, so in short, I currently work in an early stage startup and I really love the work. Recently, I have a dilemma that should I stay in the startup ecosystem or to go to big tech giants. Obviously 🙄, In mncs the work won’t be rewarded as much as the startups, but i will get good money and wlb. Can anyone show some insight to me?

12mo ago

GroovyPretzel

PhonePe12mo

I cannot tell for almost everyone, but this is a general formula I thought will be better for myself.

First 6-8 years => Startup

Because that is where we get a lot of exposure and learning, as doing it and taking to scale will teach a lot. You will not get that same learning in short amount of time in MNCs because you'll be part of a small section in a project there. Your growth in startups will be horizontal.

Second stretch of 5-10 years => MNC

Because this is the time for you to become a specialist. MNCs allow you exactly that. Since you will be working on a small area in a big project, your growth will be vertical. Try to become an expert in the domain.

Final stretch of 5-10 years => 3 tracks to take depending on interest

a. Becoming a consultant b. Start your own startup c. Leadership role in Service Sector

Becoming a consultant will allow you to work on your own terms, and by that time money most likely will not a constraint for you. You chase effectiveness of your work.

Starting your own startup will allow you to solve some problem for the society that you wanted to for a long time. You'll be doing what you love to do.

Leadership role in Service Sector will help you with peace that you seek at the end of your career. Nothing much to chase.

SillyDonut

TCS12mo

Nice approach, where r u currently in this journey?

SqueakyMuffin

Stealth12mo

That’s really a great explanation. And it actually answers my question. Thanks man. I do see myself to have my own startup someday. I will follow your roadmap. May I know what is your yoe?

SillyDonut

TCS12mo

Startups >> MNCs

If ur workex is less than 8.

SqueakyMuffin

Stealth12mo

Mine is 4.5 yoe

WobblyNoodle

InMobi12mo

Startups (especially unicorns) pay good money as well. Infact they pay better than almost all MNCs.

QuirkyMarshmallow

Walmart12mo

How do you know that MNCs won't reward you with work especially if you have not worked there. Does your CEO talk such things?

SqueakyMuffin

Stealth12mo

I know that because i have worked in mnc already. There may be exceptions but in most cases you can learn a lot in startups. And the recognition will be there because of small size

QuirkyMarshmallow

Walmart12mo

Ok if you are sure about experience then what's the dilemma?