I've never worked for a company with more than 500 people in it (except as a contractor). I didn't know that was unusual.
Huh, just looked into a bit and I'm yet to work for a company with less than 500 employees. At least as far as my engineering coops and current employer go. Wouldn't mind figuring out how to mix in some consulting work in the future.
Different project, actually. That other company (FL, I assume) is in more than capable hands without me. This is a pharma startup who has recently licensed some of our tech. I'm going to consult for them for 6 months while continuing my current position; they've then offered me a job which I assume is contingent on me not being a total fuckup in the interceding months. Better hit the gym so I can continue my climb as dumb but handsome scientist.