OPT is definitely better than H1-B. If you get laid off, OPT has enough time
to find another one. Most students can extend OPT to 29 months and you can
use at least one and half year to understand US industry, then make a final
decision which kind of industry is most suitable for you. Currently H1-B
quote is not a big issue and USCIS is more and more tough on H1-B.