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Ask HN: Money vs. Networking, What to Choose?
You earn 1X, have an option to earn ~2X with the toll loosing current network. By loosing I mean you will be busy in new venture and won't have time to be stay much connected with the old guys so(that's what it looks like). New network opportunities exist everywhere but
1- the new venture is a startup
2- it could die out/fade away
3- physical cost for working so hard(can hurt you in the longer run)
Need your thoughts on this.
- lm28469 8y agoDepends on your life plan, your age, kids ? &c.. Every move is a gamble, you have to guess the odds and go with your decision. I'd probably worry about working extra hard for a company that isn't yours though, especially a startup. Been there, done that, the very second they run out of money they'll treat you like a leper.
- slowkid 8y agoI'm in my early 30s and we live parents and wife and a kid. Yes, that's the worst part. If you push so hard and eventually it all ends up at a dead end. What must be done in that case?
- lm28469 8y ago> What must be done in that case? I don't think there is a simple answer to that. What would be the worst case scenario ? Do you own your house ? Do you have enough savings to handle a few months without income ? Can you get unemployment benefits in your country ? I know that in Europe even if you fuck up big time you usually won't en up in a bad situation (job security, unemployment benefits, social welfare, &c.)
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- slowkid 8y agoI own a house but problem is savings. I don't have enough savings and unemployment benefits. If I take 2nd opportunity then I will lose my long established networks from current job. By losing I mean won't be able to as much connected and use the benefit of networking. Yes there's a chance that I get better circle in 2nd one but who knows ...
- gus_massa 8y agoHow many hours in each work? Are they paying 2X in hard green cash money or in equity?
- slowkid 8y agoHours are same. First one is 9 to 6 eventually monthly wage. Other is hourly based with a time monitor so you know effort will be very very high. Yes it will be paid in cash.