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

31 points·by codelover7·4 jaar geleden·30 comments

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

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codelover7
·4 jaar geleden·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
·4 jaar geleden·discuss
Yeah, I think you're right about burn out. It's starting to feel more like work/effort and not enjoyable.
codelover7
·4 jaar geleden·discuss
I just read his post; thanks for sharing!
codelover7
·4 jaar geleden·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
·4 jaar geleden·discuss
Yeah, I never would've imagined myself thinking this way, but I think you're right.
codelover7
·4 jaar geleden·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
·4 jaar geleden·discuss
How do you reason about the pay decrease joining a startup vs. joining a high paying small company or big company?
codelover7
·4 jaar geleden·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
·4 jaar geleden·discuss
What a fantastic realization. Concentrating on the fundamentals— which projects, teams, etc are most interesting.