I think it depends on the individual and what career season you're in -- and what the company wants too. There are companies that are in a strong market position that can kinda just sit there and harvest profits without doing too much, so there are more straightforward, leisurely jobs there.
On the other hand, if you want to work at a fast-growing startup in a competitive market, that's going to be different, and you need to be prepared for that.
No particular choice is 'better' than the other, you just need to figure out what you want, then pick appropriately.
I'm still in a career growth phase, so I'm happy to work hard, and I want to find a company where that's the norm, and that will allow me to grow. I'm sure that'll change in the future though.
On the other hand, if you want to work at a fast-growing startup in a competitive market, that's going to be different, and you need to be prepared for that.
No particular choice is 'better' than the other, you just need to figure out what you want, then pick appropriately.
I'm still in a career growth phase, so I'm happy to work hard, and I want to find a company where that's the norm, and that will allow me to grow. I'm sure that'll change in the future though.