For the last 2 months I’ve been asking people in entry level jobs at top companies if they’ve been happy in their positions, here’s my conclusion

I hope this will help people that are questioning whether or not to work for a big company.<br>I’m an 18 year old who is uncertain as to what path I want to take in life, but one thing I know for sure is that I’ll be seeking a job right out of college. I found myself doing a lot of research on the pros and cons of working in non profit vs private industry, and I noticed a recurring theme: people who worked in private industry seemed to be a lot less passionate about their careers than people working in non-profit. I was very confused by this, because a lot of the people I’ve looked up to in my life were people who worked for top companies and were in positions of leadership. What happened to the passion they had for their careers years ago? It seemed as if people that reached a certain level of success in private industry became “empty” inside in a way, like they were doing what they thought they were supposed to do. I also noticed that having a passion for a career seemed to be the main indicator of life satisfaction. So I decided to try to get to the bottom of this.<br><br>I’ve been speaking with people in entry level positions at top companies in finance, consulting, tech, and healthcare to see if they have been satisfied with their positions. I want to preface this by saying that everyone I’ve spoken to has been very enthusiastic in their response, and have been eager to talk about their experiences.<br><br>So I’m just going to say what they’ve said.<br><br>finance: This lady works with a large bank, in a position that I found to be very valuable. She had a very large network, and was able to work in many different departments. She seemed to really enjoy her role and found the work valuable. She had great opportunities for advancement and was growing a lot in her position. She seemed to be passionate about the work and was very positive.<br><br>Tech: This guy also works with a large tech company, and seems to really enjoy his work. He was initially very uncertain about working in tech, but felt that working for a top company provided him with the best opportunity for growth. He was in charge of designing products and was very proud of the work he did.<br><br>Biotech: This guy also works with a huge company, and was really enjoying the work he was doing. He was part of research team, and he was very proud of the work that they did. He was developing new drugs and was doing it very efficiently. He was very passionate about the work and had the mindset that he was “changing the world”.<br><br>I’ve yet to speak with a consultant, but I’m sure they’ll have similar responses.<br><br>My conclusion is that if you’re looking to move up in a company and in life, you should work for a top company. It seems that the hard work you put in initially will pay off in the long run. Everyone I’ve spoken to have been very pleased with their work, and have been in positions that are very valuable to the company.