This is why I hate working for medium or big companies

I’ve been working for the past 8 years and during all this time, I’ve had the opportunity to work with both small and medium-large companies.

I believe that during these years, I’ve gained a pretty good understanding of what I am capable of and what I want out of my career.

I am a very committed person when it comes to my work. I am very diligent and a bit of a perfectionist, and I always put my heart and soul into my work.

I also really value building personal connections with my clients and their teams.

I consider myself to be both a people person and task-oriented, but if I had to choose one over the other, I would say that I am more of a people person.

Medium or large companies

From my experience, working with medium or large companies has never really given me the feeling of being part of a close-knit, friendly team.

It always seems like there’s a sense that I could be easily replaced and that I’m not always treated with the respect that I believe I deserve.

Working in big companies, I’ve found that the individual often gets lost in the shuffle and all that matters is getting the job done.

The team is only there for the sake of working on tasks and nothing more, it’s not a place where you can build a sense of camaraderie or belonging.

I find that my work is never celebrated and I never feel like part of a family.

Family

I understand that some people may not like to refer to their team as a “family”, but for me, it’s different.

I am an emotional person, and I get attached to the people I work with, the projects I work on, the clients I work for and the tasks I do.

I know it may not be the most professional way to approach work, but it’s just who I am.

I would like to be more detached and less sensitive, but that’s just not me…

Lack of acknowledgment

Another thing that I’ve noticed in my experience working in big companies is that I rarely get acknowledged for my work.

Sometimes, all the recognition and glory goes to other team members, even if I’ve put in just as much effort or contributed just as much to the project.

It’s disappointing and demotivating when the hard work and dedication I put in doesn’t get recognized, and it makes me feel undervalued.

Small businesses

What I prefer instead is working with smaller businesses or clients that have only 2–5 employees.

I love the feeling of being part of a small team, where I feel like I belong to the project, and that my work is valuable.

I feel appreciated and that my contributions matter.

In a small team, it’s not just about getting the work done, but also building a sense of belonging.

I don’t feel like I’m easily replaceable because we work as a genuine team, and that’s something that makes me happy and fulfilled.

Your opinion matters

Another thing I love about working with small businesses is that my opinion actually matters and I have more freedom in my approach.

In small businesses, I have the opportunity to test new things and propose new ideas. And my input is actually taken into consideration.

I also get more validation and acknowledgement for my suggestions, which is very motivating.

Whereas in bigger companies, my input is often ignored and my opinion doesn’t seem to matter as much.

Decision-making power

Another great thing about working with small companies is that you have more decision-making power.

You have more freedom to take charge of your work and propose new ideas. In contrast, in bigger companies, you’re expected to just go with the flow and respect whatever the management above you decides.

You have little to no power in influencing decisions and that’s something that I don’t like. I believe that it makes my work less meaningful and less satisfying.

Direct communication with the CEO

Lastly, I enjoy working directly with the CEO, having personal communication and direct feedback from them.

I don’t like having layers of management and having to communicate through multiple people before getting to the decision maker.

In small businesses, I found that I have more direct access to the top management and it makes me feel more connected to the company’s goals and objectives.

In conclusion

Some people might tell you that you gotta push yourself to keep up with the big companies too. They say it’ll give you status, more money, and more connections.

But honestly, I think it’s important to trust your gut. Get to know yourself and what you want, and then make choices that align with that.

Don’t force anything that doesn’t feel right.