Poll Results: What type of company would be of potential interest in making a job change in 2026
Last week I ran a quick poll to take the temperature of the market as we head into 2026 — specifically, what type of company people would be most open to joining, and why.
Here’s what you shared
Poll Results
It Depends — 31%
Early-stage / young startup — 25%
End Customer ($150M+ revenue) — 25%
D365 or NetSuite Partner — 19%
A few takeaways that stood out to me:
✅ The top answer wasn’t a company type — it was context.
31% said “It Depends,” which tells me many professionals are less focused on labels and more focused on specifics like leadership, stability, culture, and runway.
✅ Startups and end customers tied at 25%, which is interesting:
Some are still drawn to the upside and speed of early-stage environments, while others want the scale and internal growth paths of larger end customers.
✅ Partners still matter — even at 19%:
And in my experience, the right partner can offer a unique blend of variety, autonomy, and long-term security, depending on ownership structure and client base.
Here’s what you shared
Poll Results
It Depends — 31%
Early-stage / young startup — 25%
End Customer ($150M+ revenue) — 25%
D365 or NetSuite Partner — 19%
A few takeaways that stood out to me:
✅ The top answer wasn’t a company type — it was context.
31% said “It Depends,” which tells me many professionals are less focused on labels and more focused on specifics like leadership, stability, culture, and runway.
✅ Startups and end customers tied at 25%, which is interesting:
Some are still drawn to the upside and speed of early-stage environments, while others want the scale and internal growth paths of larger end customers.
✅ Partners still matter — even at 19%:
And in my experience, the right partner can offer a unique blend of variety, autonomy, and long-term security, depending on ownership structure and client base.