Ask HN: Advice for moving from BigCo – Startup

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I'm a senior dev picking up a role as a lead eng in an early stage startup. I've spent ~10 years in FAANG and other big cos. Generally ... what should I avoid, what should I aim for? Thanks

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Try to keep in mind that the big company way of doing things isn't necessarily the best, it's often just what became institutionalised. Be prepared for rapid and unexpected changes to the work you're doing. Aim to create process only where it's needed to reduce friction, not increase it.

I did similar to you and these were the main challenges I faced.

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