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Martin: Hey Tom, whereve you been lately? Tom: Oh, Ive been doing loads of job interviews. You know Im graduating soon. Ive just got to work out what to do next. Im torn between a big company and a small company. Martin: Really? Personally I would choose the small company. What are you thinking? Tom: Well, see I was going to go with the big company because if it is bigger, its got a bigger financial base, its more secure, its not likely to fold in a couple of months. And also as a big company with a high profile theyve got to follow the laws. You know, toe the line on looking after their employees. So things like pension and insurance are all going to be sorted out. Martin: Hmm. Well, I think a small company for almost all different reasons, its a lot more exciting, youre gonna be treated, most importantly, like a person, not just a cog in a wheel and you know, youre young, you dont need to worry about youre pension just yet. Youre not that old, you know, you can get by. And it would be nice to have the relationships with your coworkers on like a human relationship instead of just one giant building and youre not feeling like a human there. And especially with your boss, I think thats always important to get the recognition that I think you deserve. Tom: I mean youve got a good point about the personal relationships but that can also work against you I think. If someone whos not as good as you are has a good tight relationshiop with the boss then theyre going to get the promotion and youre going to get passed over. That kind of closeness, that kind of family thing, that doesnt really seem fair. | 
