Choose startups for career growth

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Choose startups for career growth
After completing our academics, one question that
hovers over us is how to choose the right career
path. We aspire to work with a well known brand
as we dream to be successful because we always
associate success with big fat compensation we
receive. Also, it makes us feel proud when we
quote about it to our relatives and friends. But
one thing that we never think about is Will I
get to use my skills and my knowledge over
there? This is why we also need to contemplate
other options. If not a well known brand, then
should I take up a job at an organization which
is started recently and is in its growing stage?
But many a time we do not think of this option
because of the money factor. We opine that
startups do not pay well. May be true or
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may be not? But, in fact, joining a start up
would be more beneficial rather than joining a
MNC. Lets find out why? At times the reality is
that while working with the MNCs at the entry
level we tend to become followers and that gets
tagged with us forever. Once a follower always a
follower! We are used to follow instructions
from our superiors. Every day is the same day
with nothing new to explore. The work you do is
done by many others as well and you are just a
part of the team. Its a kind of monotonous job
till the time you reach at a middle or higher
level. The only reward you get is the financial
reward at the end of each month. Accepting the
fact that startups are not that good payers but
in a startup, even at an entry level, you are a
leader/an initiator, and you have a free hand to
utilize your skills to the fullest. You are
allowed to experiment with your creativity and
share your ideas. You have to daily face new
challenges and you strive hard to complete the
same, and thats the motivating factor. You get
recognized for your efforts and that in turn
boosts your confidence. You become a contributor
to the success of the organization. Another
factor is the experience you can gain in a
startup. The experience here is not limited only
to your domain. You are free to help others and
show your skills in other areas where required.
You get exposure to new responsibilities and new
learning opportunities which means you can step
in various shoes and as result every time can
learn something new. Learning in a startup is a
never ending process, you learn as you grow.
Every responsibility will be unique. And gaining
maximum experience should be a major driving
force rather than money when you are in your
early career. The hierarchy here is different
compared to a corporate. Here the seniority
factor is not that important. You are the owner
of your own work. Although you are free to
approach anyone from the team you think will be
able to help you. You are not limited to access.
You can even access the management as and when
required. You can share your vision, your
creative ideas, can discuss about the companys
growth strategy and give suggestions as well to
your management. This helps you build a sense of
ownership in you which is helpful for you in the
long run of your life. Lets also not deny that
you have to go through a lot of pressure in a
startup, burn your hands many times, but the end
result would be really satisfying. If you survive
this pressure, you will be able to handle any
difficult situation going ahead, as you become
tough. You actually have to work for extra hours
here but that is going to pay you for the hard
work. That is going to make you ready when you
reach a higher position in your professional
tenure, because once you are at a middle or
higher level you are expected to work for more
hours than your subordinates. Putting in extra
hours while working in a startup already makes
you ready for the next level. One day of absence
would make a lot of difference to the
organization, where as in a MNC even ten days of
leave would not make any difference to your
contribution. Startups can be considered as a
stepping stone for your career. Money should not
be a driving factor but a good learning
opportunity should be. The urge of learning
something new, the motivation to face challenges
everyday will help you grow in your life. Once
these factors are imbibed in you, success will
automatically be a part of your life. You can
find ways to come out of any difficult situation
that you are in. Arguably, startups can also be
a setback for someone, but its up to you how you
look up to it. You have to tell yourself I can
do it, and this I can do it attitude is what
will help you survive. Struggle will be a part
but this struggle will make you tougher and help
you go miles in future. These struggles will make
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you a part of the growth and success of the
startup. You will be proud of yourself and your
achievements. So, decide for yourself, what you
want to be, A Gladiator or a Trail Blazer. About
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