Microsoft vendor vs startup

New / Eng
HeAli

New Eng

HeAli
Feb 20 10 Comments

Which better for resume?
Startup full time or Microsoft contract (2nd class citizen :v)

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  • Oracle
    justshit

    Go to company page Oracle

    justshit
    Vendor BRAND doesn't count. Also you will be getting left over work, no liberty to take design decisions, etc.

    Go for startup.
    Feb 20 3
  • Microsoft / Eng
    good_boy

    Go to company page Microsoft Eng

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    Amazon
    good_boy
    I have seen contractors converting to full time SWE. Maybe search a little more. See if you can spot any examples and talk to them about their experiences. Also, which startup?
    Feb 20 4
    • Sure there are examples but that’s not “converting.” You just apply for the job like anyone else.
      Feb 20
    • Microsoft / Eng
      0x00002A

      Go to company page Microsoft Eng

      0x00002A
      It’s not converting, it’s getting hired from outside. The only benefit is having experience with the team, their unique circumstances, and some of the internal tools & processes, which may make it easier if the org has headcount and the teams likes you, but it’ll still be competitive with outside applicants.
      Feb 20
  • Startup no doubt. FTEs can get treated like shit and management doesn’t care. How do think the vendos get treated??
    Feb 20 0