While talking with friends about job changes, some would say: - "do not work for a startup as it is too unstable" - "do not work for a medium company if it is unknown, otherwise no one will value your experience" - "It is better to move in a big, large, well known company, so you can move anywhere after".

How would you agree with the second and third claims? Is there companies it is better not to join (even if the salary is competitive) because your experience gained there would not be considered, making the next move difficult?

Myself, I am OK with the first one, as the failure rate of startup is much larger than the success rate, but I do not agree with the two last (I work for a large company, it does not seem to make change easier).

What is your experience on this topic? Would you say all experience are considered the same way?