Big company or startup better?

I typically worked for start ups and love it

there are definitely downsides and less resources to make things happen but I feel like there's better chances to make better money

every rep I speak to that works for a big organization hates it but loves the benefits it comes with

am I wrong or is the grass always greener

which is better to sell for?

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salesnerd
WR Officer
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Head of Growth
Having done both, I would say the scrappy startup is more fun... but big and steady has its pros as well. If you're worried about working too much, if you want to work a 9-5 go big.
Kanyebut4sales
WR Lieutenant
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Account Executive
I like that! I have a lot of fun at my start up job But I’m sure I will get tired and eventually want to go big
Santipodero
Politicker
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Sanix
you're right startup has many advantages
cristo
Opinionated
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tecnologo
if startup is much better
BmajoR
Arsonist
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Account Executive
I have no experience with a big company yet. But, from my friends and network, I think the general consensus is that start ups are going to offer you more potentially life changing opportunities and a big company is a good place to be steady with a family and retire. 
SaaSam
Politicker
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Account Executive
I love the startup environment. Especially if you're one of the first employees. You typically have a big influence on company culture and can end up having a team of super close friends that happen to be coworkers. Plus a lot of pride in leaving your mark on something that could be huge one day is cool. I wish I had never left my last gig as that was what I had. Sometimes better pay isn't worth it
Ozz
Politicker
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Account Executive
At a startup right now and having my best w-2 year. Benefits are non-existent but the extra bump and equity are worth it if you're single and don't have a family, IMO. 
Kanyebut4sales
WR Lieutenant
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Account Executive
I feel that even though I have a spouse and two kids
Ozz
Politicker
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Account Executive
Are you at a startup right now?
Kanyebut4sales
WR Lieutenant
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Account Executive
Yea I think I’ve just learned to get used to it and my team is awesome at caring about sales people‘s mental health and family life
Santipodero
Politicker
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Sanix
I would prefer startup is quite stable and reliable
willyR
Politicker
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SDR
I would rather start fast a thousand times
cristo
Opinionated
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tecnologo
not 100% large and stable
cristo
Opinionated
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tecnologo
100% large and stable
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
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SaaS Eater
This is something I think about constantly, I've only worked for a big company but in my current role operate as a startup with deep pockets. 

I love the ability to move quickly in the startup area but man its nice to have the well defined and laid out processes of the large big brother. 

I think if you are scrappy and want to define your own process, the start up life is for you. If you are a mule and just want to execute a well defined plan, the larger companies are probably better for that type of person. 
Kanyebut4sales
WR Lieutenant
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Account Executive
I was nicknamed scrappy Doo at multiple start ups so I think I have my answer 🤣
Nairobi
Politicker
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AE
I'm scared to go to a big corp because I feel like I will transform into a robot lol, but I haven't been fulfilled by the startups' world yet, but tbh my mistake has been to join very small startups, so now I will aim for startups that have raised their Series B. The word "startup" is also very vague, like a startup with 5-10 employees is very different from a startup with 50+ employees.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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🦊
Yeah so I did that once. I learned to never do that again. That's the positive I took from the experience.
Nairobi
Politicker
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AE
The small startup or the big corp? My guess is that it’s the small startup, unless you are the founder it’s always a bad experience lol
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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🦊
Apologies Nairobi I just realized that was murky. Yes the very small start up. They were not prepared or ready for the volume I brought.  
tonysoprano
Big Shot
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Sr. AE
I've only had experience in younger companies and i love it. Sure it's a grind and the resources aren't always there, but when you close a big deal and get a slack message from a pumped CEO, that shit feels good. Hitting quota and bringing in business has an immediate impact on the biz which is pretty awesome.

Whereas it seems at a big company you're more of a cog. 
Kanyebut4sales
WR Lieutenant
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Account Executive
That’s a really good point
cw95
Politicker
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Sales Development Lead
Pros and cons to both. Big corporate machine may mean you are just a page in a book. 

Small start up your voice is listened to (hopefully) but the risk is that it may not come to fruition. 
sellingsellssold
Politicker
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SDR
Start ups can be iffy but if it works out and it is a good company then you are in for a huge success. I think it is always worth it to take the risk!
SammySandbags
Politicker
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Account Executive
definitely want to experience the small guy and witness the growth, unfortunately/fortunately been riding the mothership since precovid... 
ChicagoCloser1717
Politicker
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New Business Development Representative
I like to say this to my buddys when working in sales at a big corporation is like the game of thrones. You win or you die(metaphorically).
Ladyseller
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
In between. A true start up can be rough, but a company that has been around 10 years and has 250ish employees and people call a “start up” is the sweet spot
FinanceEngineer
Politicker
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Sr Director, sales and partnerships
From what I'm told, the Big and steady pay a higher base, but it is harder to hit quota on new business since they have an established customer base and broken out regions. I have no experience in the big and steady sales world, so take it with a grain of salt. 
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