2025-12-26 13:00:52

Thinking about your next career move? Tech talent is in hot demand right now. The startup scene and major AI companies are throwing serious money at skilled engineers—we're talking life-changing compensation packages. But here's the thing: governments are hungry for these exact same people too. Competition for top tech talent has never been fiercer. Where you land matters—startup equity upside? Corporate stability? Public sector influence? Each path has its trade-offs. The real question is what fuels your ambitions and where you think innovation will actually happen.

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BlockchainRetirementHome

· 2025-12-29 09:46

To be honest, now switching jobs requires careful consideration. Startups promise big, big companies are cutthroat, and government agencies are stable but dull. I'm just wondering, in places where there's a lot of money, is there really innovation?

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pumpamentalist

· 2025-12-27 08:52

Honestly, choosing which path is a gamble; the key is whether you can make money. That startup equity dream is just talk—if the company goes bankrupt, you have nothing. If you really want to make an impact, the public sector is the most stable... but the salary is indeed disappointing. Want both money and ideals? Don't even think about it, buddy. For now, it's best to follow the AI trend—big companies with cash in hand are the real deal. Is the government really spending money to hire? Or is it just another round of empty promises...

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NewDAOdreamer

· 2025-12-27 05:18

Ha, it's that old cliché "Which company to go to" soul-searching... Honestly, it's just a love triangle between money, freedom, and power.

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GateUser-c799715c

· 2025-12-26 13:27

Is it better to join a big company or start a business? Honestly, it's like gambling with your life. I chose stability and a steady job anyway.

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LongTermDreamer

· 2025-12-26 13:26

Oh wow, three years ago I was also at this crossroads, feeling confused. Now I feel like I'm just going in circles.

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BlockchainFries

· 2025-12-26 13:21

To be honest, switching jobs can indeed be profitable now, but civil service positions are also competing for talent... Ultimately, it depends on what you want.

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GasFeeAssassin

· 2025-12-26 13:18

Honestly, I've been torn between choosing to be a civil servant or starting a business for three years, and now I'm even more conflicted.

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MeaninglessGwei

· 2025-12-26 13:16

To be honest, startup equity sounds enticing, but how likely is it to actually get the money?

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