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Ask HN: Should I take a job at a startup where I know one of the guys is a jerk
Hi,
I have a potential startup job offer and everything is great - doing some Node.js and React stuff and the tech team will be 4 people including the CTO.
The only hitch is that one of the guys is a jerk and I don't enjoy talking to him (I know him from previous events).
My current position is a bit of a dead end doing boring stuff - the startup would have a much higher impact and is financially sound.
Should I go for it despite the potential conflict?
- dudul 9y agoProbably worth having an open conversation with the CTO/CEO about that. They may even be interested in your input re: this guy.
- tway2345 9y agoYes, I was considering that as well - I will have to sleep on it, thanks for the suggestion!
- danielvf 9y agoThat would be a dealbreaker for me. It really only takes one bad person to sour office relations.
- bartvk 9y agoHell no. In a decently sized company, you can often avoid certain people. But in such a small company, you have to mesh together. So unless this guy is doing sales, I wouldn't risk it. Isn't there some other opportunity for you?