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Good mindset for big corp, not so for small biz. Waiting for someone to upskill and gain momentum for 6-12 months means a lost lump sum of money that can kill y
by waihtis 6y ago
Good mindset for big corp, not so for small biz. Waiting for someone to upskill and gain momentum for 6-12 months means a lost lump sum of money that can kill your business.
- nsonha 6y agoI guess it's something to balance. There is no reason to believe that the special talent will show up in 6-12 months nor that they will find your small biz a good place for them. I have a hunch that many of the people who can fix the weaknesses for your org are gonna be top talent as well with lots of choices
- onion2k 6y agoHiring a candidate who already knows what you need often takes a lot longer than hiring someone who can learn what you need even if you account for the on-boarding time, especially if it's a slightly esoteric thing. Difficulty in hiring people who know your stack is also a good reason to choose the simplest and most common tech to run on rather than something niche you feel is technically better.