Top scientists, engineers choose startups over tech behemoths for reasons other than money (news.illinois.edu)

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Non-monetary benefits such as independence, autonomy and the ability to work on innovative technologies are among the key selling points for talented scientists and engineers who spurn working for a bigger technology firm in favor of a riskier startup

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[-] Isoprenoid@programming.dev 11 points 3 years ago

Wait, you're saying people who are at the top of their fields get to choose where they work? The same people who don't have to worry about working for money aren't motivated by money?

And other scientists and engineers work for larger companies for: stability of position, promotion through ranks, routine work that can fit around family life.

There is nothing new under the sun.

[-] zoe@infosec.pub 1 points 3 years ago

probably cause of WFH too

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