Startups vs MNCs - The Big RAT Race

Working with the Multi-National Companies will give your resume a brand name but neither would it change your capability nor will improve business. If you want a brand label on your resume then don't go for startups. And if you want a career growth and you are not afraid of building reputation on your own then startups shall be on your call. 

For MNC-

It's definitely a dog-eat-dog world out there and people are least concerned about the fact where they are pushing their career towards. At least, now I am speaking for our Indian Society; if you have just graduated and hunting for job you would definitely go chasing big brands and despite the fact that MNCs literally takes up your life but then you would love it without it. Here, you will be trying to only be specific to "your" career, playing politics getting a position where you'd be the boss but eventually you are losing credibility. Now, who cares if you are getting a hefty pay check and a brand name on your ID says so-and-so Multi-National firm that raises eye brows while you are travelling in a Metro (only in the case if you don't own a BMW). And finally your career ends up bragging about many places you visited and food you ate, not forgetting to mention how your 'life in lights' was.

For StartUps

It's NOT a dog-eat-dog world, yes, it is not in a startup. If you are emotionally working out to build up your career and you think money is not the concern only until it helps managing your living. A startup is where you can actually startup your career, if giving your resume a startup name shall not demean your confidence. In a startup you will get exposure, it's like taking admission in a school from the first grade. You will get to learn the business without spending a nickel and it can be beneficial for you if you are just an entrant, or looking out for jobs. Expecting big money in this case would not lead you anywhere even after 3 years but the least you can do is live a fruitful life. You'd not own a Mercedes this way (if that's what you are desperate about) in nearly 5 to 6 years down the line but can definitely expect a peace-of-mind working schedule and coming back to loving family in your own Chevy Beat. Startups can lead to up to certain levels of satisfactions. Live Life In Peace.

Note/Disclaimer: Biased but not specifically endorsing.