libertarians will tell you that that's on you for not understanding the risks involved, but that's a heartlessness and antisocial position to take You're missi

libertarians will tell you that that's on you for not understanding the risks involved, but that's a heartlessness and antisocial position to take You're missing the constant drumbeat of "options will make you rich! Work 80 hour weeks, sacrifice your health and relationships, get paid well below market rate, join our startup!" The entire VC industry is focussed on misleading people like this. One of the reasons for ageism in Silly Valley is that experienced engineers can't be suckered like this.