In recent weeks, many prominent CT creators have taken on leading positions in the industry. Very cool to see. But when you start building an audience, that's not the only path open to you. There is also value in being an "independent" creator, the upside is often even bigger than other avenues. However, a long-term position offers more stability and also the opportunity to really be part of something rather than just advising or creating content about it. There are pros and cons to everything. In general, I think that if you're in a good position, you should only take a long-term role if it really is your dream job and a perfect fit. If it is, go for it