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that's a very helpful link and also a very concise reply, thank you, btw I know some of my seniors who went into startups that were blowing up and got paid with
by riksucks 5y ago
that's a very helpful link and also a very concise reply, thank you, btw I know some of my seniors who went into startups that were blowing up and got paid with equity, and are kinda very well off rn. Is this path worth looking into? Or is big tech a safer bet. TLDR: is the risk worth it? and is it too risky?
- enigmatic02 5y agoWhen it's worth it, it's very very worth it. Whether it's the right thing for you depends on your risk appetite and financial situation. Some people say: go to big tech first, make $, get the brand, then take the startup risk Reality is: longer you wait to take risks, harder it becomes. Recommend doing it sometime in your 20s if the adventure appeals to you, knowing that the big equity payout may not happen. You can improve your odds though by getting good at picking
- MaknMoreGtnLess 5y agobig tech will always be a safer bet all risks considered The question you need to answer is, for YOU right now: 1. Are the things you want to learn best served by a big tech co? 2. Or an unproven startup?
- enigmatic02 5y agoLol the second question is pretty loaded. The point is to find a startup that has proven potential, not a total dud
- MaknMoreGtnLess 5y ago> The point is to find a startup that has proven potential, not a total dud If you can do this, you can quit your job and start a extremely well paying job consulting for VCs