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Definitely agree with some of that. Telling people who "don't know otherwise better" to do most anything is dangerous, let alone something as extraordinary as c
by darrellsilver 14y ago
Definitely agree with some of that. Telling people who "don't know otherwise better" to do most anything is dangerous, let alone something as extraordinary as changing their career.
My point is: For many, the most dangerous attitude to have about a so-called "steady" pay check is that it will remain steady, and that they'll remain engaged in their work for years.
For many people, especially those early in their career, the biggest risk of all is to not try new jobs, roles and challenges. Basically, becoming prematurely specialized.
Startups, especially, are great at solving that risk, and thus lowering career risk overall.
- cheald 14y agoThere's a large difference between "startups are not risky" and "corporate jobs are not risk-free". I don't know that I'd call being "prematurely specialized" a risk; it might reduce your total career potential, but if it keeps food on the table and a roof over your head, that might be fine for some people. No job is risk-free, but startups are inherently risky, and moreso than most other forms of employment.