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"There's a lot to be said for sticking through a few months of uncertainty when it works out to be a great job in the long run." This. You have to know when to
by hodgesrm 9y ago
"There's a lot to be said for sticking through a few months of uncertainty when it works out to be a great job in the long run."
This. You have to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. It's not easy with startups to decide which way to go due to the uncertainty inherent in new businesses. I would tend toward hold if the following is true:
1.) The company is meeting a real market need even if it's not doing it very well. The tell: customers 'get' the problem you are trying to solve and want to talk to you. If they stick around but complain a lot about the product that's actually a good sign.
2.) You can afford to lose your job. Getting to a payoff involves some tolerance for risk. Investors take the same risk with their money.
- JSeymourATL 9y ago> The company is meeting a real market need even if it's not doing it very well. Excellent point. I might add, how are renewals & new customer sales? If that info isn't widely shared, take the sales guy out to a pub for lunch. A few beers can provide huge insights.
- brational 9y agoHow would apply this advice to a forture 500 company where "payoff" isn't part of the equation?
- hodgesrm 9y agoIt's definitely harder but I would look for your group being in a growing market that's aligned with the strategic direction of the company. That said, you have to make an effort to keep your ear to the ground. If you hear people use the word "cash cow" when referring to your group or you can't figure out what the company strategy those are signs it might be time to look for something else.