My career is at a crossroads and I would really appreciate the community’s insight and experiences.
I’m 22 and graduating next year. I’m currently an intern at Google in a business development role. It’s likely they will offer me a role in the AdWords sales team which would interest me but having spoken to existing people in the sales team, I am beginning to think it’s not for right role for me.
My passion, however, is in startups and I’ve dreamed of moving to the Valley to join a startup and soak up the entrepreneurial spirit and network among the people I have read the blogs of for so long. In the past I’ve worked at a fast growth tech startup in a European Incubator (business development) and loved the challenge and the fact I could make a big impact.
Do I take the ‘ok’ role at Google for a few years and enjoy the perks, stable pay, and brand recognition? Or do I follow my dream now and join a startup in the Valley? It’s hard to turn down Google (my parents can’t understand why I would even think about doing that) but I know I’ll end up in a startup anyway so I feel ‘why wait’- join one in a years time.
It’s important for me to move to San Francisco- I feel I need to experience it at least for a few years. I’m interested to hear your thoughts based on your experience on what would be the best way for me to develop my skills out of college. It’s a tough life decision and I really appreciate your insight and advice.
I’m 22 and graduating next year. I’m currently an intern at Google in a business development role. It’s likely they will offer me a role in the AdWords sales team which would interest me but having spoken to existing people in the sales team, I am beginning to think it’s not for right role for me.
My passion, however, is in startups and I’ve dreamed of moving to the Valley to join a startup and soak up the entrepreneurial spirit and network among the people I have read the blogs of for so long. In the past I’ve worked at a fast growth tech startup in a European Incubator (business development) and loved the challenge and the fact I could make a big impact.
Do I take the ‘ok’ role at Google for a few years and enjoy the perks, stable pay, and brand recognition? Or do I follow my dream now and join a startup in the Valley? It’s hard to turn down Google (my parents can’t understand why I would even think about doing that) but I know I’ll end up in a startup anyway so I feel ‘why wait’- join one in a years time.
It’s important for me to move to San Francisco- I feel I need to experience it at least for a few years. I’m interested to hear your thoughts based on your experience on what would be the best way for me to develop my skills out of college. It’s a tough life decision and I really appreciate your insight and advice.