Startup Vs. Agency
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I've mostly been working with agencies for the past 5 years.
Startups are looking pretty good...I'm getting too cynical about "agency culture." You'll get cooler stuff for your portfolio, and work with big brands, so it's a great way to start out.
As time goes on, most people want to find a more sustainable way to make money and contribute as a designer; advertising doesn't cut it.
It's too general to say 'startup' and 'agency' because some startups are terrible, and some agencies are great (vice-versa). I think the statement somebody made about getting more UX / UI experience at startups is valid. Although you can work in UX at an agency level, most of the projects are pretty shallow as products (microsites, splash pages, banner ads, etc.).