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I guess I'm going against the flow but I didn't find his (calbucci's) post as disagreable as most commenters. As engineers, we learn stuff on the run our whole

I guess I'm going against the flow but I didn't find his (calbucci's) post as disagreable as most commenters. As engineers, we learn stuff on the run our whole careers and we are rightfully upset when we don't get a job because we don't have something on our resume' that we feel/know we could pick up pretty quick. I get it. But look at it from the startup founder's perspective. He's in a race and he can't really afford to take on someone who can "get in shape" after joining the team. He really needs someone who can start running right now. I agree with most that the pay cut for worthless equity is a nonstarter though.

vonmoltke 15y ago
"But look at it from the startup founder's perspective. He's in a race and he can't really afford to take on someone who can "get in shape" after joining the team. He really needs someone who can start running right now." Yes, the emphasis is on right now. That leads to the question: is it better to have someone like Pete now, even though he needs to learn a few things as he goes, or leave a hole in your company for 3, 6, 9 months until your perfect fit comes along?
- chrisbennet 15y ago
  Excellent point.