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Small Company vs Large Company: Which One Is Best?

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Kienen Koga

Kienen Koga

Күн бұрын

Ever wondered Should I work for a small or large company? It's an important question to ask, and it's so important to understand how the size of a company can affect your career. Instagram: kikoga
Money
When it comes to money, larger companies tend to pay more than smaller companies. This not only may come in the form of salary, but also in benefits whether it be your retirement plans, insurance, ESOP programs, etc. I don't suggest you make a career move solely on money, but for the most part you will see that the larger companies pay more.
Career Advancement and Opportunity
To me, this has more to do with you as an individual than the size of the company. If you are a go getter and take charge of your career you will be able to advance. So some assumptions is that with larger companies your career growth may be stymied due to lack of available positions at the top; I think this issue also exists at smaller companies. I do think it is noteworthy that at smaller companies, you may be required to have more responsibility due to the lack of manpower around you. Sometimes you may be thrust in higher level positions or making higher level decisions earlier on in your career than if you go through corporate America. But overall I do believe that those who take ownership and steer their career than have their career steer them will get to where they want to go regardless of company size.
Structure and Creativity
Large companies have a lot of structure and systems in place which can be good and bad. Though it's not necessary to fill out a checklist for every little thing you do, it's also good to have some sort of system and protocol when it comes to making decisions. Standardization can be used if used effectively. But with smaller companies I do see that it forces you to be more creative and out of the box.
Impact
Nowadays I think employees care a lot more about the difference they make in the workplace; a paycheck isn't enough for fulfillment at work. And again, I think this can be felt at either a small or large company depending on the level of effort you put in. Now, there is a decent argument made to say that smaller companies can give you a greater opportunity to make a difference, but I wouldn't say that you can't make a difference as an entry level employee at a large company.
Stability
I think stability is more about an industry than whether the company is large or small. Larger companies can have the capacity to move you from state to state when work slows down, but if you don't want to move, you'll likely just be let go; whereas a smaller company may try to keep their employees going and weather the tough times; to a point however.
0:00 Intro
0:40 Money!
3:27 Career Advancement and Opportunity
7:01 Structure and Creativity
8:30 Impact
9:41 Stability
10:58 My Advice
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@TheJasonBoi
@TheJasonBoi 3 жыл бұрын
Recently got my first job in a small construction company. I was expecting to do what project engineers do, but since it's small, I've been doing way more than I should, yet I'm grateful for this cause I get to learn much more which will expand my horizons!
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@012coyang
@012coyang 3 жыл бұрын
One thing I enjoy about Hawaii is that even a “large” company here can still feel relatively small - best of both worlds!
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Very true!
@marim5033
@marim5033 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! I feel the same way coyang
@micallemarin4656
@micallemarin4656 3 жыл бұрын
I started off in a small engineering company. I’ve had 3 title changes in 1 year lol.
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Lol thats a lot!
@NachozModz
@NachozModz 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve worked for both, had an offer from PCL and rejected it to join a smaller sized company. There is much more room to grow and experience to learn. There is no doubt, later in your career when you have a family it seems smarter to go work for a larger company.
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Good points! Appreciate you sharing your experience 🤙
@michaeljaf5734
@michaeljaf5734 3 жыл бұрын
That transition into Webull was clean 😂
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Lol all about the subtle plugs
@evilzzzability
@evilzzzability 2 жыл бұрын
I have worked for all sizes of company over my career, and have found that my sweet spot has always been small but not startup-small. The sense of being a part of one single team pushing in the same direction with a unified purpose simply cannot be recreated at larger firms. But they both have their plus and minus points provided they accept what they are and structure accordingly. IMO the worst type of companies to work for are those who are small but think and act as if they are big, and, even worse, big companies that still adopt a small-business mentality.
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 2 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@marim5033
@marim5033 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you! I have liked starting at a “larger” company because of the resources, training, and stability, but may later transition to a smaller company.
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Mari!
@RevolutionaryThinking
@RevolutionaryThinking 2 жыл бұрын
Right I worked for giant Best Buy and now if a small company grows I’m ready to grow with it.
@unorthodoxsavings9552
@unorthodoxsavings9552 3 жыл бұрын
“This dude from Hawaii “ 😂 I was telling one of my friends about your channel and I go “ this guy from Hawaii talks about engineering all the time you gotta watch it”
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks bro!
@blakeb4583
@blakeb4583 3 жыл бұрын
From my experience... Big Company = more money, better benefits & retirement packages, more growth opportunities, longer hours, more stress, more burnout, etc. Smaller company = the exact opposite of that of a Bigger company.
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Blake 🤙
@santipetronas
@santipetronas 3 жыл бұрын
Great points. I work for a smaller company (120 employees) and as part of the pm team, were usually on the way home by 3 or 3:30. Also helps we work on city streets with time restraints. I'm not there yet, by a long shot, but the PMs above me are making well into the 6 figures. Like you said, salary depends a lot on the specialization.
@kel1481
@kel1481 3 жыл бұрын
When a small company gets a huge break like transitioning from a small contractor turning into a large contractor/corporation then you will be riding along to the top ~
@njux07
@njux07 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome explanation man! I have experienced both worlds and a lot of folks especially in the construction business tend to think smaller companies are a bit more laid back. I experienced the contrary. Tier 1 (Turner, AECOM and etc.) construction companies could recover from losses as in comparison to renovation contractors or local which a grand could make a difference. Environment is also subjective, if I had a small firm…. I would probably try to decrease as liability as possible. Meaning.. More involvement and a firm on budgeting. Honestly, it really depends on the person.
@nitrodestudio1082
@nitrodestudio1082 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Koga, love your work, if its possible you make a video on softwares a civil engineer should need to learn before graduation. It would be gracious.
@RevolutionaryThinking
@RevolutionaryThinking 2 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I did I went from corporate structured where I felt like a nobody and I had a terrible commune to a smaller company right down the street from me.
@bhuvanrao3353
@bhuvanrao3353 Жыл бұрын
This is the best free software Ive seen. Respect.
@jafetcordova2182
@jafetcordova2182 3 жыл бұрын
Kienen you’re killing it with these videos. Keep. It. Up. 🙌🏽
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jafet!
@MVPTC
@MVPTC 3 ай бұрын
At 4:47 you hit my situation dead on the nail
@Dth1999
@Dth1999 3 жыл бұрын
Fav Channel!! Getting my Civil Engineering degree your channel is a big help!
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@zZXxSaLoxXZz
@zZXxSaLoxXZz 3 жыл бұрын
interesting to hear your opinion! I'm about to graduate with my CE degree in fall & starting a summer internship with a large GC in the Bay area pretty soon!
@gggep
@gggep 2 ай бұрын
I ve been worked for small company for 4 years As an accounting, mine "helicopter view" was expanded I am close enough with owner and the top management Now, i decided to move to bigger company My previous company is mad on me 😂 They want me to worked there forever 😅
@flykee4514
@flykee4514 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks Kienan!
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-uw1pc3tm8d
@user-uw1pc3tm8d 10 ай бұрын
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🏢 Exploring Big vs. Small Companies 02:18 💡 Learning Opportunities and Training 03:42 📈 Career Advancements and Opportunities 05:24 🏁 Office Politics 07:05 🏢 Systems and Structure 08:32 🌍 Impact and Fulfillment 09:43 🌊 Stability in Employment Made with HARPA AI
@engenheirojof
@engenheirojof 3 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video about working in construction abroad or the best places to work as an civil engineer?
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion!
@mattaffrunti7400
@mattaffrunti7400 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I've been doing alot of thinking about this very topic. I'm learning towards a larger company since the jobs are more exciting and motivating to work on. If you're looking for new video ideas I'd love to hear about a set of questions to ask prior to accepting a construction management position. Many lists online are not construction specific.
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks Matthew!
@mahmoodabubakar5751
@mahmoodabubakar5751 3 жыл бұрын
very interesting topics.. i learn a lot keep posting videos 👏👏👏
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mahmood!
@akulczyk86
@akulczyk86 2 жыл бұрын
I've only worked in smaller companies and you made me curious about a larger company
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@jamesk833
@jamesk833 3 жыл бұрын
Also don't jump ship... stay with company for at least 3-5 years, Bigger companies wont want to look at a person who has been all over. 3 companies in 10 years is boarder line, but 4 + companies is a no.
@Amir_OfclAcnt
@Amir_OfclAcnt 3 жыл бұрын
helped a lot 👍
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@chunkyslushy3852
@chunkyslushy3852 3 жыл бұрын
Does your company implement Lean construction? I would love to see a video of your thoughts on it!
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@oscarpatino2839
@oscarpatino2839 9 ай бұрын
I love you videos. I’m civil engineer from Mexico and I’m new on Las Vegas. I don’t found a job. Do you have any recommendations?
@The-Pack-Army
@The-Pack-Army 2 жыл бұрын
Feel bad for the smaller Companies and I hope they make slot of money
@tnt254254
@tnt254254 3 жыл бұрын
What are some tips you have for finding the reputation of a company if you don't know anyone in the industry yet? Do you think that working for a publicly traded company would be better or worse than working for a private one?
@rauldanielsolis
@rauldanielsolis 3 жыл бұрын
talk about working for the city.
@bryceyun5215
@bryceyun5215 3 жыл бұрын
This was very informative! I currently have one residential offer and a couple of commercial offers, and I am pushing my graduation date to intern in both industries. What do you think? Would it be a good idea for me to experience both hands-on before making a final decision for my career, or should I pursue two commercial internships?
@crisfernan14
@crisfernan14 3 жыл бұрын
very timely video🙂
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cris!
@modehghan2929
@modehghan2929 3 жыл бұрын
Any advice on how to get my foot into "people's consuming liquor" company as an intern?
@h-townfishing1382
@h-townfishing1382 3 жыл бұрын
im working for a small company right now for my internship . i fell like this small company will help me in the future to prepare for another internship with a big company. some experience is better than none right....
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@cleonholness1528
@cleonholness1528 3 жыл бұрын
Good video👏👏👏
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cleon!
@cleonholness1528
@cleonholness1528 3 жыл бұрын
No pro
@kevinandv
@kevinandv 3 жыл бұрын
If I am interested in working as a construction engineer, what is the title of an entry-level position I should be looking for? Is it project engineer? I am a junior studying civil engineering in California. Love your videos btw.
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Could be project engineer, field engineer, engineer 1 one of those
@ericwu7899
@ericwu7899 3 жыл бұрын
what about start your own business?
@Continental_EDC
@Continental_EDC 3 жыл бұрын
Is an AAS in Construction Management worth it? I have a bachelors degree in industrial technology but would like to make a career change in the future. Thanks!
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
If youre trying to get into construction, you may be able to just get a job without an applicable degree; it’ll take more convincing on your end but it saves you the time of getting another piece of paper
@armankakasoltani3638
@armankakasoltani3638 3 жыл бұрын
Trick question. Any company that hires you.
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha good point
@SaniBravo
@SaniBravo 3 жыл бұрын
“People who are labeled millennials” 🎯 lol
@KienenKoga
@KienenKoga 3 жыл бұрын
lol can be a negative connotation
@SaniBravo
@SaniBravo 3 жыл бұрын
@@KienenKoga I already know lol
@kristinayun2148
@kristinayun2148 2 жыл бұрын
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