The issue of quitting large successful companies was raised on Quora's social knowledge sharing service. The former employees of large and famous companies responded briskly. But this topic is interesting to Work.ua globally, and not within the framework of specific companies.
So, companies like Facebook and Google are considered by many to be ideal, because the opinions of employees are appreciated there, there is no strict subordination, there is an opportunity to make decisions independently, general trust reigns, a high corporate spirit, amazingly talented people with access to incredible resources are on the team. All this prompts you to get a job in an internationally renowned company, and employees love their company and work to the maximum of their efforts.
Surprisingly, global companies such as Google and Facebook can be a natural disaster for people. Why - says a former employee of both Google and Facebook, Michael Wolf:
“I think that you can work according to a set of assumptions, which I will call a big lie. A big lie is a mantra imposed by society:
study hard at school, then you will get really good grades;
finish a really good university;
get a really good job at a well-known company;
family, friends, potential assistants will be impressed, you will live happily ever after. ”
It would seem that there is nothing wrong with these prejudices; they are imposed mainly out of good intentions. But they can ruin lives. Michael knows a lot of people who work for companies like Google and start to dream about leaving some day. There are many reasons, but most are typical.
Reasons for leaving large and well-known companies
1. Companies like Google, Facebook are too big, and it's hard to see the results of their work, because the role throughout the company will be small. Therefore, they leave in a smaller company, where the result of their work can be felt. Unrealized ambitions, in short.
2. Search for startups, within which it would be possible to realize their ideas. An entrepreneurial vein that seeks implementation.
3. People are interested in new technology or the market and want to join a lesser-known company, but which is narrowly focused in this area.
4. Personal, family circumstances, reluctance to live in a metropolis (where the offices of large companies are mainly located).
5. There comes an understanding that in fact the information technology industry is not as interesting as, for example, veterinary medicine or work in non-profit organizations.
For people who know exactly why they joined the big company, leaving is not so painful, unlike those who believe in a big lie, who became part of the team because of “prestige”. Then comes the understanding that years of life have simply been aimlessly lived.
Work.ua does not specifically talk about Facebook or Google. The companies are taken as an example after a high-profile discussion on Quora. The thing is that we tend to listen to someone, not ourselves and our preferences. There is no such generalized concept as a dream company. The best career, dream career - this concept is unique for everyone, specifically for you.
Dream about what you are really interested in, and not what the society imposes. And let your possibilities coincide with your dreams. Make an effort to get your dream job and be guided by the expression of Steve Jobs:
"Your time is limited, so do not waste it on living someone else's life."
So, companies like Facebook and Google are considered by many to be ideal, because the opinions of employees are appreciated there, there is no strict subordination, there is an opportunity to make decisions independently, general trust reigns, a high corporate spirit, amazingly talented people with access to incredible resources are on the team. All this prompts you to get a job in an internationally renowned company, and employees love their company and work to the maximum of their efforts.
Surprisingly, global companies such as Google and Facebook can be a natural disaster for people. Why - says a former employee of both Google and Facebook, Michael Wolf:
“I think that you can work according to a set of assumptions, which I will call a big lie. A big lie is a mantra imposed by society:
study hard at school, then you will get really good grades;
finish a really good university;
get a really good job at a well-known company;
family, friends, potential assistants will be impressed, you will live happily ever after. ”
It would seem that there is nothing wrong with these prejudices; they are imposed mainly out of good intentions. But they can ruin lives. Michael knows a lot of people who work for companies like Google and start to dream about leaving some day. There are many reasons, but most are typical.
Reasons for leaving large and well-known companies
1. Companies like Google, Facebook are too big, and it's hard to see the results of their work, because the role throughout the company will be small. Therefore, they leave in a smaller company, where the result of their work can be felt. Unrealized ambitions, in short.
2. Search for startups, within which it would be possible to realize their ideas. An entrepreneurial vein that seeks implementation.
3. People are interested in new technology or the market and want to join a lesser-known company, but which is narrowly focused in this area.
4. Personal, family circumstances, reluctance to live in a metropolis (where the offices of large companies are mainly located).
5. There comes an understanding that in fact the information technology industry is not as interesting as, for example, veterinary medicine or work in non-profit organizations.
For people who know exactly why they joined the big company, leaving is not so painful, unlike those who believe in a big lie, who became part of the team because of “prestige”. Then comes the understanding that years of life have simply been aimlessly lived.
Work.ua does not specifically talk about Facebook or Google. The companies are taken as an example after a high-profile discussion on Quora. The thing is that we tend to listen to someone, not ourselves and our preferences. There is no such generalized concept as a dream company. The best career, dream career - this concept is unique for everyone, specifically for you.
Dream about what you are really interested in, and not what the society imposes. And let your possibilities coincide with your dreams. Make an effort to get your dream job and be guided by the expression of Steve Jobs:
"Your time is limited, so do not waste it on living someone else's life."
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