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why would i work 996 if i don't have ownership
by jennyholzer 1y ago
why would i work 996 if i don't have ownership
- jennyholzer 1y ago996 means devoting your life to your work. If you work 996 without either: a. The opportunity to make millions of dollars b. Ownership of the means of production c. No other more dignified employment opportunities It sincerely appears to me that you are throwing your life away. If you're in this boat, I hope you have a long-term plan.
- acuozzo 1y ago> It sincerely appears to me that you are throwing your life away. ... or need to provide for dependents and have few other options?
- swiftcoder 1y agoThat is covered by option (c) above
- TrackerFF 1y agoThe standard answer from owners: You work on something you're really passionate about, and are willing to sacrifice your own time for "the mission", "changing the world", or whatever they frame it is. Some founders really do hype up their B2B SAAS product as the the Apollo program, and so naturally any engineer will work around the clock to put man on the moon.
- annoyingcyclist 1y agoDon't be silly, you have 0.01% of the company until they dilute you in their next raise.