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Problem here is that there doesn't seem to be a really good role for me anywhere. Or, better put: Startups the size I want to work at are either not on my radar
by sabj 16y ago
Problem here is that there doesn't seem to be a really good role for me anywhere. Or, better put: Startups the size I want to work at are either not on my radar, or don't seem to want my kind of services (since I don't have _so_ much obviously on tap, though I think I offer a lot!), while those that are bigger offer more narrowly functional (non-technical) roles.
On the other extreme, I did interview for a PM position with Microsoft, but because of location issues wasn't really able to follow through there further. I'd love a way to work while building out these talents more.
- kingsidharth 16y agoDude, beggars can't be choosers. What do you mean size of startups you wanna work with? Are you referring to money invested in them? Startup is a startup - regardless of size. Do an OFFER HN with list of all that you can do. I am sure you will get enough insight of what kinda people need you.
- sabj 16y agoI mean by number of people, that kind of thing. Maybe money is a proxy for that, but not necessarily. The key consideration is: where can I learn the most, the fastest? I am happy to work 90+ hr weeks if I feel I'm working towards something meaningful, or learning a lot. And I think I would be learning more at a start-up than at an established company of any kind, whether consulting or otherwise. Good thoughts on making an Offer HN - I'll try that out and see how things shake out. My strategy the last few months was to try to pitch myself to different startups that I liked, mixed results. I should have networked more the last two summers in SF bay!