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I'm a frontend dev with almost 3 years of experience. I got two job offers and I'm a bit lost.

- The first of them is a frontend/fullstack position in a small startup (<10 employees) where I'll have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of software engineering, not only frontend (such as backend, cloud, ML/AI...). The "problem" here is that I'll have little mentoring on frontend.

- The last one is a frontend position on a established company of the retail sector. Here I'll be limited to frontend but I'll be surrounded by engineers with tons of experience and I'll have much more mentoring.

With the rise of AI maybe it's a good option to go for the first but I'm not sure... Could you give me any advice on what should I do?

rahmed20222 · Accepted Answer

I would say go with the established one but startups usually have high sets of expectations and you will be working a lot. Plus there will be little more job security for the established company

fremontman · Answer

In my opinion, u go to a startup to learn about business and how to start a company. If you need a career, go to big company and establish yourself.

engleader78 · Answer

Go with the second.  You will have a better chance of finding a great mentor.  The first job would be great if you had some time under your belt.  Small companies are great for pushing your limits, but you have less people so mentorship could be spotty.  My time at small companies was great, but I already had experience and was able to use that to push myself.

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