I've worked at Amazon, HPE, Cisco, and Dell. Here's how the perks and work cultures stack up.

I've worked at Amazon, HPE, Cisco, and Dell. Here's how the perks and work cultures stack up.

Sylvania Harrod.Courtesy of Sylvania HarrodSylvania Harrod transitioned from Big Tech to private equity by leveraging his tech experience.Harrod's career spanned roles at Amazon, Cisco, Dell, and others, and each had both pros and cons.Amazon's culture and entrepreneurial spirit were career highlights, despite some lacking benefits.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sylvania Harrod, a 39-year-old former Big Tech employee who n…