Comment by alecbenzer
6 years ago
> The real reason you should consider working at a startup or starting your own: It's not the money
I think this is correct, but makes the post's title seem really click-baity. I think expected financial upside is exactly where Big Tech unequivocally wins over startups (esp. joining and not founding), so it seems weird to frame the post around money.
Sorry, I made this post for YouTube originally, and didn't expect it to show up on HN. :-)
It doesn't seem correct at all. Money is very much a factor.
To prove,
How many people here would show up tomorrow if their company stopped paying them?
How many people would join a startup for less pay without any stock offers?
I suspect the answer to both will be equal to the number polled.
Not sure I understand the point you're trying to make...
Money is a factor but it's not the thing that should draw you to a startup -- expected money is better at Big Tech. A startup is the right choice only once you start to consider non-money factors.