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Very few startups are FAANG level funded. Why work for a startup and commit your soul to the effort for half what the big boys are paying? And far, far less ris
by Fordec 6y ago
Very few startups are FAANG level funded. Why work for a startup and commit your soul to the effort for half what the big boys are paying? And far, far less risk of the company going bust in the next two years.
- polote 6y agoThis is the most common error people on HN make. This is not startup VS FAANG. A small percentage of people make FAANG salary. A startup is mostly paying as much as any other company
- glitchc 6y agoIn terms of total compensation, startups seem to be paying less than average.
- ryandrake 6y ago> A small percentage of people make FAANG salary. Also, keep in mind that only a small percentage of FAANG employees have the nosebleed-high comps people frequently quote here. So, we are talking about a small percentage of a small percentage.
- Mauricebranagh 6y agoNot if you compare like for like in say London FANG's pay very well even at the base salary.
- logicslave 6y ago300k a year is very standard for five years of experience.