Well, if they really enjoy the challenge (and it is challenging), then yes. But I think there's something sad about being forced into it because hiring practice

Well, if they really enjoy the challenge (and it is challenging), then yes. But I think there's something sad about being forced into it because hiring practices are archaic elsewhere. It doesn't have to be this way. I don't like it that so many new startups fail and I have a feeling many of these (besides lacking an idea, failure in implementation etc...) are due to a lack of other options. If you can't get hired with the skillset you have, even though it should be more than enough, it can drive you to do desperate things. Including becoming a founder.