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I see a lot of comments saying they would be afraid of skin in the game. I ask those who feel that way; why on earth would you work every day toward something y
by Jamwinner 7y ago
I see a lot of comments saying they would be afraid of skin in the game. I ask those who feel that way; why on earth would you work every day toward something you don't see yourself in, breathe and beleive in? That sounds utterly soul-crushing to fear the one thing that gives work meaning.
- progman32 7y agoSome don't have a choice. Some find meaning elsewhere, for example some see a job as simply a means to provide for their family. If a job is just a job, switching jobs for greener pastures becomes easier. Perhaps putting their family's interests before their own also becomes easier (how many stories of founders having family issues have you heard?). It's a question of priorities. Being personally invested in a company has risks and advantages. I've seen people tolerate a lot of nastiness from their employer because the victim "believes in the mission". I for one have to watch my tendency to get attached to "missions," lest I lose too much self-determination capacity.
- pmiller2 7y agoBecause I require money to purchase goods and services.
- louis8799 7y agoWhen you have debt to serve, kids to feed, wouldn't you want to blame someone else when you fxxked up your work? Human, all too human.
- yibg 7y agoSo I can have money to enjoy my time outside of work.
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- anentropic 7y ago> why on earth would you work every day toward something you don't see yourself in, breathe and beleive in? because the work itself was intrinsicly interesting, regardless of the product