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Ask HN: I'm considering taking a break from startups to join big tech

31 points·by codelover7·il y a 4 ans·30 comments

Ask HN: I'm considering taking a break from startups to join big tech

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codelover7
·il y a 4 ans·discuss
Brilliant insight. I've always heard this advice, and recognize how difficult it is to follow, so I'll be sure to keep this in mind.
codelover7
·il y a 4 ans·discuss
Yeah, I think you're right about burn out. It's starting to feel more like work/effort and not enjoyable.
codelover7
·il y a 4 ans·discuss
I just read his post; thanks for sharing!
codelover7
·il y a 4 ans·discuss
I've done a lot of side projects and worked with a lot of businesses, so I'm starting to get a little jaded about how difficult it is to create or figure out what people want. I'm now realizing I could very easily spend another 8+ months and still not end up with a decent product.
codelover7
·il y a 4 ans·discuss
Yeah, I never would've imagined myself thinking this way, but I think you're right.
codelover7
·il y a 4 ans·discuss
Very insightful. Would you say it's worthwhile to not settle when it comes to work/hobby then? What would you recommend in my shoes?
codelover7
·il y a 4 ans·discuss
How do you reason about the pay decrease joining a startup vs. joining a high paying small company or big company?
codelover7
·il y a 4 ans·discuss
Yes, excellent point. Having built side projects and provided consulting for more than eight startups, I've grown somewhat weary of the never-ending pivots, dead ends, etc.

I haven't had a girlfriend in ages and have been living like a college student for way too long.
codelover7
·il y a 4 ans·discuss
What a fantastic realization. Concentrating on the fundamentals— which projects, teams, etc are most interesting.