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As other people have mentioned, it's a lot easier to try a startup when you've had a chance to save money from a $250,000 salary. Plus, you have the experience
by ca136 15y ago
As other people have mentioned, it's a lot easier to try a startup when you've had a chance to save money from a $250,000 salary. Plus, you have the experience working for a big PE firm so you know you can always find another great job. I love hearing these stories, but his 'risk' wasn't really as great as someone who quits an $80,000 job with $10,000 in savings. I know that story too well :)
- tzuptzup 15y agoIndeed, but still, you gotta give him some credit. Not sure that I would take a shot at entrepreneurship given a comfy six figure salary.
- polyfractal 15y agoOn the flipside, someone who makes very little also knows how to live with very little. I make $30k and have $5k in the bank - I am not terribly worried about quitting my job in the near future. I already make garbage salary, living off my own savings won't be very different.