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nah, I don't buy this. In a large company, most people _aren't_ making the big bucks and don't do it to make a fortune. They do it to make a living. The "cult
by maxehmookau 7y ago
nah, I don't buy this.
In a large company, most people _aren't_ making the big bucks and don't do it to make a fortune. They do it to make a living.
The "culture" of a place, especially at a bootstrapped startup where the higher ups _aren't_ raking in the big bucks is a huge draw to someone where money is not the main reason for taking a job.
For me, I'm paid well (probably 60th percentile for my location/position) but the flexibility I get from my employer which cultivates a nice culture and work-life balance is worth the cut in pay.
That said, if by culture you mean ping-pong tables, free beer and massages. I'm right with you.
- malvosenior 7y agoIn a startup the founders may not currently be making a lot of money but they have a ton of equity that they hope will be worth a lot. In a large organization the people at the top are making an enormous amount of money. My experience is that “culture” is for the people who won’t be getting rich from the company at some point. I should add I don’t consider flexible work hours “culture”, that’s a real, concrete benefit. I’m talking about the organized fun and structured loyalty attempts management puts in place.
- maxehmookau 7y agoThen yeah, I think I agree. :)