Working at Blue Origin vs SpaceX
With all the news on SpaceXs IPO and everyone talking about some SpaceX employees became pretty rich, I figured I share my thoughts and opinion after having worked at both companies (I copied my own text from another thread). Both places were positive places for me to work at for different manners
Blue Origin gave me my first role working on rocket engines, I got to do a wide scope between build and test, formed lasting friendships with many different people, and got a healthy exposure of the outdoors. I will always be grateful for my time at Blue Origin.
SpaceX eventually gave me an opportunity to work on Falcon 9, there were many things I learned in terms of efficiency and technical knowledge. I got to work on the world's most efficient launch vehicle service as well as play a role in unlocking vehicle return opportunities. I also learned a lot about the type person I was and what I wanted to strive for in life.
At the end of the day (and this is for the Blue employed people in the threads here), SpaceX with there equity did pay out higher in the long run than Blue Origin despite a shorter tenure. BUT UNLESS YOU'RE 150% PASSIONATE ABOUT THE SPACEX MISSION DO NOT GO THERE. There are better efficient ways on making money that do not drain your energy and time.
The people that get to work at Blue Origin or SpaceX have great opportunities to do some cool shit and grow themselves to new opportunities. So yeah you can always find new opportunities elsewhere, and the good thing is many decent aero companies offer equity not just SpaceX, to the Blue folks frustrated about equity the opportunities are there.