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Just tell the truth. Maybe leave out a few details like "The founder went full retard and psycho and bought loads of drugs". How you say something is probably m
by davesmith1983 7y ago
Just tell the truth. Maybe leave out a few details like "The founder went full retard and psycho and bought loads of drugs". How you say something is probably more important than the fact themselves.
I would say something like:
> They (the startup) had problems with raising capital and expanded too fast and our founder seem to lack the dedication to run the the business and things fell apart despite my best efforts.
That is perfectly acceptable.
- borski 7y agoMuch better than that is simply: > They (the startup) had problems with raising capital and expanded too fast. Things fell apart, despite my best efforts. That doesn’t disparage anyone. Even if you want to, it can make you look bad, and petty. One of the first thoughts that enters many people’s minds is “will they disparage me if/when I fuck up?”
- SkyMarshal 7y agoI would also leave out "despite my best efforts". That makes OP sounds like they have a hero complex, as if they could have single-handedly saved the startup somehow. If the founders are driving it into the ground there's nothing the employees can do, and it's best not to come across as deluded about that.
- borski 7y agoMeh, I could see it both ways. There’s a difference between “I saw it sinking and figured I’d ride it out collecting a paycheck” and “I tried my butt off to do whatever I could to save it, along with everyone else, but the effort just didn’t work.” It’s all about how you say it. :)