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That's disgusting. It should be illegal to mislead people like this. Employees aren't like A16z, they're not getting preferred shares and their primary source
by xyzzy_plugh 7y ago
That's disgusting. It should be illegal to mislead people like this.
Employees aren't like A16z, they're not getting preferred shares and their primary source of income isn't likely to be investing in corps.
Stuff like this can ruin people's lives.
- jakobegger 7y ago> Stuff like this can ruin people's lives. But does it really? Sure, it sucks if you get tricked to accept a lower salary, but I'd assume that even a below average software developer salary will be enough to lead a somewhat comfortable life.
- Aarostotle 7y agoThink about it this way: Joining a startup is an opportunity to be part of a team that's doing something really hard, so you need to trust each other. Lying about the compensation structure isn't a good foundation for trust. Now, you're spending at least a year of your life, working 40+ hour weeks in close proximity to someone who cheaply misled you.
- dmitrygr 7y agos/40/80/g
- op00to 7y agoCan you give me some money? you seem comfortable. $40k ought to do it. Thanks.
- fizx 7y agoIt is illegal, which is why you'll never see them do it in writing.
- eropple 7y agoIt is? I'd believe it, but I'm naive on these matters. Can you explain?