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I was also thinking this. As much as I hope the author is happy and safe and that his ventures succeed I’m a bit dumbfounded by what seems like irresponsibili
by holografix 6y ago
I was also thinking this.
As much as I hope the author is happy and safe and that his ventures succeed I’m a bit dumbfounded by what seems like irresponsibility and a lack of maturity.
I guess if you don’t need the money for rent, have access to great healthcare, don’t plan on financially supporting a family etc, this is a lifestyle choice.
In terms of potentially influencing other people to make similar choices that are not as “risk free” the author should add an opportunity cost to his calculations.
- prawn 6y agoI think adults can assess that themselves pretty easily. Any opportunity cost he wrote in would be his own personal situation anyway. How is it irresponsible to make a considered decision between two options? The author has been open about their work history and reasoning behind a move, so there is more than enough for readers to take as influence, I think.
- ehnto 6y agoOne thing should be clear, the "opportunity cost" he has mentioned of making 500k/annual is absolutely not a worry for most people. Even amongst entrepreneurs, a FANG software engineer is a unique cohort. For almost everyone else the opportunity cost isn't choosing between enormous wealth and entrepreneurship, it is choosing between a mediocre salary and a life under your own control.