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Ah, but if you have managed to make yourself ridiculously employable by proving yourself at a few high-profile companies, then you suddenly have "little to lose
by jasonkester 17y ago
Ah, but if you have managed to make yourself ridiculously employable by proving yourself at a few high-profile companies, then you suddenly have "little to lose" again.
One of the reasons I feel like I can safely Entrepreneur myself down to a few grand in the bank before looking for a contract to top up the finances is that I know I'm pretty much a single Twitter post away from a good job offer.
Had I not first established a bit of a reputation before taking off on the startup track, I wouldn't have that safety net, and might be a bit more quick to grab any contract job that came along.
- gridspy 17y agoThat is a pretty good safety net right there. Though in some ways it is great to "burn the boats", because having your back to the wall and being forced to make it work (even if that involves a week of cold calling) can be the difference between success and giving up.
- gaius 17y agoExactly. And having a "name brand" on your CV helps more than having been to a top college. 3 years at McK or GS and you will never have trouble getting anyone to take you seriously in business. It doesn't excuse you from anything important, but it does mean you don't need to waste time establishing your credentials to everyone you speak to.