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

31 points·by codelover7·4 ปีที่แล้ว·30 comments

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

1 points·by codelover7·4 ปีที่แล้ว·0 comments

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