It's a coin toss
Posted By: Misha on 2006-03-05
In Reply to: Opinion: Small company vs. larger one? - wa
Small companies are fragile. They don't have a lot of money to get started. The good news is that they are not considered valuable enough to the big outfits like MQ to be bought up by them. The drawback to large companies is that they have often been through multiple mergers and may be quite chaotic for years. Motivation-wise, a small company will make you feel a much more important part of their success than a big one where you are just a number. What I would find out is how well the software works and whether the system works reliably. Next important to me will be whether the work is a kind I like. I happen to know I don't enjoy teaching hospitals/residents. So think about what it is that motivates you to perform at a high level. Good luck.
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Think MTSO would toss resume with freeze on
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