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Wow.. I'm ignorant.. but if you joined 3.5 years ago, you'd have millions right now? Really? Is that the norm or exception? Geez... that's just 2008... I would

Wow.. I'm ignorant.. but if you joined 3.5 years ago, you'd have millions right now? Really? Is that the norm or exception? Geez... that's just 2008... I would understand 2005 when they were in a huge growth phase. Either way, I know it's hard to emotionally know this, but I once had a phase in my life where I was making lots of money for a couple of years. To the point where I am sort of financially independent right now. But I was horribly depressed because I had very little friends, and no authentic relationships. It felt quite empty. So money really isn't everything.

ithrowitforfree 15y ago
About your first point: a friend who joined in April 2009 and is now Engineering Manager says he stands to make about $10M if the valuation of $100B persists when he gets to sell. I do often think about the non-monetary aspects of my life, and feel better knowing I'm not in terrible shape socially or financially. Thing may or may not have been similar on the non-financial front had I worked at FB - obviously, I'll never know.