> Working at a startup is never optimal economically, especially at an early stage one. Working at a startup can be a form of investing in yourself. Obviously

> Working at a startup is never optimal economically, especially at an early stage one. Working at a startup can be a form of investing in yourself. Obviously you shouldn't invest in yourself unless you think that investment will pay off in the longterm. At the same time though, if you don't invest in yourself then it's almost certain that no one else will either.