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Status Check: Big Tech Badge or FTE Security?

Core Conflict: Big Tech Contractor offers partial prestige and process exposure but no belonging/benefits; Small Biz FTE offers stability and ownership but limited platform/tech.

Decision Criteria

5

Resume Recognition

HR perception of contractor experience

4

Conversion Chance

Probability of converting to FTE

3

Benefits Gap

Canteen, badge access, holiday perks

4

Salary Level

Contractor premium vs. Small biz budget

5

Tech Depth

Access to core code vs. Edge cases

5

Stability

Risk of termination after project ends

3

Belonging

Second-class citizen vs. Ownership

3

Networking

Chance to meet Big Tech experts

2

Interview Bar

Entry threshold

4

Work Quality

Is it just body shop work?

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