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Oh how I would LOVE to know more! Can you give examples?
by totololo 8y ago
Oh how I would LOVE to know more! Can you give examples?
- Aeolun 8y agoJoin a startup as a soon-to-be father, following your dreams, and have the thing explode in your face, then finally recover and get a job at a megacorp (a week before the baby is due)? Utility for the win! Following your dreams is fun and all, but the risk/reward ratio is just way out there.
- adambyrtek 8y agoGetting a stable job at a big company to be able to support your family after taking a risk on a startup doesn't sound like a terrible outcome to be honest.
- stefanmichael 8y agoSounds optimal actually, you want to take risk when allowed and stop taking that risk immediately when your life changes.
- pmarreck 8y agoSo the take-home here is take all your career risks before you take on dependents?
- Aeolun 8y agoYes, but probably not while your wife is pregnant.
- Reedx 8y agoActing and professional sports are good examples, but consider anything with very low odds. You hear about the successes, not about those who didn't make it (the 99%). They had passion too.