Opinion: You won't become top-tier tech talent at mid-tier companies
Jackyhuang · x · 2026-08-25
A reposted opinion notes that while NYC has great people and working in applied AI at a mid-tier tech company offers good money and a great life, it prevents you from becoming one of the best in tech. The argument is that playing in the tech industry's "B league" will not lead to top-tier status.
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