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RE: Corporate World vs. Small Company: Considerations?
Subject:RE: Corporate World vs. Small Company: Considerations? From:"Claire Conant" <Claire -dot- Conant -at- Digeo -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Wed, 21 Sep 2005 10:20:32 -0700
I have my own personal mantra: That which does not change, dies.
Any company you work for is bound to change - one way or another - and I
change too. So the choice of a job for me is based on current, more
short-term factors - what do I need at this time (money, prestige,
security, whatever) with an eye on long-term goals (career development,
resume, retirement options). I no longer think of this being my last
job. What works for me today might not work for me next year.
And I agree with John - having material possessions is not misplaced
values - it shows I am willing to work hard to have a comfortable life
style. But in the long run, if I have neglected or abused my
relationships for the sake of the hot new Beemer, then I have misplaced
values.
Just my half a cent.
Jenn writes:
Hello, Amy!
Others have provided excellent points to consider. Here's another:
If the company is eventually sold or merged with another, the culture is
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