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> has to hire you back As the guy who thought he could do better and has to come crawling back, admitting failure... that sounds awfully uncomfortable.
by commandlinefan 7y ago
> has to hire you back
As the guy who thought he could do better and has to come crawling back, admitting failure... that sounds awfully uncomfortable.
- blululu 7y agoMaybe this is a Silicon Valley bias but I have never heard of anyone scoffing at the founders of failed enterprises. New enterprises are hard even the best prepared ones will require some luck. A successful start up ecosystem should ensure that people are not punished for trying.
- imtringued 7y agoOr maybe the existence of this policy acknowledges that failure is an expected outcome and people want to get back into the job market and maybe try again later.
- dx034 7y agoWhy? You can leave to chase an idea that will most likely turn out not to work anyway but could be a lot of fun to pursue. Or you just use the opportunity to learn new skills. Most start ups don't succeed, the performance of the founder is only one reason why it might not work out.
- krageon 7y agoIs there some sort of personal failing in not being able to run a business (perhaps with a very good idea)? This really doesn't need to be influenced by some sort of pride idea.