| Pros: - Possibly more educational - More face time with executives - Likely to be less rigid in structure, responsibilities, working style, etc. - Possibility to share in profits if company succeeds - Possibility to earn valuable stock options (though you should always treat stock as worth nothing if the company isn't cash-flow positive or doesn't have a thriving customer base) Cons: - Less of a resume booster (in the eyes of some) - Potentially worse salary - Potentially more/harder work - Less opportunity to switch roles, offices, teams, etc. |