Thank you hannaxu! It's an encouraging feeling to know that other people are willingly taking a big leap of faith.
My family and loved ones also think I should go for it. Their main reason is:
1. I should accumulate awesome experience right now and do what I love.
2. A big/small income does not have any immediate impact on my lifestyle right now.
This is my throw away account for privacy reason. I would like to have some advice about my career path (and to echo Sam's post regarding "it may be the difference between going to work at a big company and starting the next Airbnb")
I am a 22 software engineer working at Facebook right now. With the current stock raise, my annual compensation comes out to be a bit over 200k/year before bonuses. I am much more excited about the start-up scene and building product. But to throw away that non-trivial income away is a really tough decision. I am wondering if anyone has done it before or if you have a more general advice. Much appreciated!
My family and loved ones also think I should go for it. Their main reason is: 1. I should accumulate awesome experience right now and do what I love. 2. A big/small income does not have any immediate impact on my lifestyle right now.
I may as well just go for it :)