Big company or startup for early career
I am currently in an internship at a big aerospace company, and am fairly confident at a return offer for a full time position for when I graduate. This opportunity is incredible, especially the benefit of having a fully funded masters degree if I were to enroll in graduate school while working full time at said big company. However, I also have heard experiences of peers at school who have had internships at aerospace startups and their experience sounded way more intense, had way more ownership of their work, and they learned a lot. I really would like to be challenged this way so I can learn more and become a stronger engineer. On the other hand, I likely could not afford to enroll in a master’s program anytime soon without help
Is it possible to pivot into startups/fast paced environments after spending 4-5years at large company and getting a master’s degree? Will I be at a disadvantage?