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I always appreciated those jobs postings that explicitly mention not working crazy hours. I should keep a journal of such statements. It's an interesting phenom

• LASR 7y ago
  Well with early-stage start-ups, it’s really not about what’s on the JD for an opening. Anyone can write a few words about being strictly 40hr weeks. The reality is usually different, and it’s not because the founders are intentionally deceiving their early hires. The problem is that in-spite of them working 19 hour days everyday, there is just a ton of work you have to take on to keep the boat afloat. I cofounded a company like this. Despite our best efforts to keep sane working hours, we just weren’t successful at that. Luckily, we were acquired within a year of me adopting a 19hours/day everyday schedule.