Good team vs brand name for a new grad?

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MFG7UR

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MFG7UR
Nov 18, 2019 4 Comments

Graduating in may and have an SDE offer from Amazon (Seattle) and a DS offer from a national bank. Compensation almost the same but the team at the bank is pretty good (interned with the same team). Really confused about which one to choose since I read several posts attacking the culture and management at Amazon :( any suggestions?

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  • Intel / Eng
    Feetcode

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    Feetcode
    I think good experience is important for a new grad.

    Big corps will always have a job for you later on.

    If you want to feel valuable and make good contributions, choose the good team.
    Nov 18, 2019 1
    • Amazon
      thule

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      thule
      This^ also more important than brand name is the experience in the role you want to pursue. If DS is your goal, definitely choose the bank!
      Nov 18, 2019
  • RichRelevance
    Zodian

    RichRelevance

    Zodian
    Location might also be important to consider here. The network effect is strong in tech. People I worked/interned with in the early years had a profound impact on where I went next. If you want to be in Seattle long term, maybe eating shit at Amazon for a year or two is worth. Then again, I think you'll always be more fulfilled chasing passion over the dollar/vanity.
    Nov 19, 2019 0
  • Facebook / Media
    Whatever4

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    Whatever4
    Is it a possibility to meet Amazon team for lunch or catch up? That'll give you a fair balanced view of what the team is like etc.
    Nov 19, 2019 0