Also like to note that the following rules: * if you don’t know what you’re supposed to do, or don’t understand something, ask. * if you’re not able to comple

Also like to note that the following rules: * if you don’t know what you’re supposed to do, or don’t understand something, ask. * if you’re not able to complete your task by the deadline, for whatever reason, tell the team now, not later, and adjust as necessary. * if you need help, get some. should be drilled into every new starter at every company, startup or not. Unfortunately I've worked at a few companies where even graduate level employees are worried about asking questions, or get hostile answers from the older guys that seem bitter about new people coming in.