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And that's when they don't go to finance/consulting/audit instead. But you can't really blame them given the salary difference.

• bsaul 10y ago
  Yeah, well, you can blame the "risk aversion" mentality though. It's a true waste of talent for the country.
  • hocuspocus 10y ago
    There's very little risk in joining a startup in France. You'll get almost exactly the same benefits as someone working at a big co. Work hours, vacation, retirement, healthcare, unemployment: everything is regulated by labor laws. But when a new grad from a top school can get 40k at a startup, no bonus no equity, or 70-80k total comp at Google, it's a no-brainer.
    • bsaul 10y ago
      A new grad from top school shouldn't think about salary, but equity. Either as founder , or cofounder, or employee. The reason he chooses salary over equity is because it's a safer bet.
      • nraynaud 10y ago
        equity taxed at 40% if the gain is realized?