Ask HN: How do you choose the next place you want to work?

3 months ago I left my previous position as a systems engineer/sysadmin at a BigCo tech company. I wanted some time off to relax and work on some personal projects. Now I'm thinking about getting back into the game, perhaps another startup but I'm not really sure what kind of product I want to work on for the next 4-5 years.

When it comes time to move on to something new, how do you guys choose where you want to work? Do you look to the BigCo for stability? A startup for an adrenalin rush and payout? Or just whoever will hire you?