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I had a pregnant wife and a kid at home when I went through YC last January. Another friend of mine had 3 kids and a wife he had to leave home. Realistically Y
by randall 12y ago
I had a pregnant wife and a kid at home when I went through YC last January. Another friend of mine had 3 kids and a wife he had to leave home.
Realistically YC doesn't care what stage of life you're in, they just want you in Mountain View for 3 months so you can significantly improve the chances of your company growing large. It's difficult to make it work, but I promise for me it was totally worth it.
- Chronic29 12y agoYou are a single data point. We have hundreds of other YC participants that fit the 20-something and single description.
- radicalbyte 12y agoMy wife would kill me if I left her alone for 3 months with a baby whilst she was pregnant.
- reitanqild 12y agoI guess for some families it depends a lot on how long they have been hungry, having to put off everything etc. Not having money must be worse than beeing alone a few months?
- randall 12y agoThen you haven't done a good enough job communicating why it's important. :) My wife was really supportive because she knew it'd be worth it.
- desireco42 12y agoAnd she should, this is important to be present when baby is born and growing. Those who 'communicated' importance to their wives... I don't have good explanation honestly. You don't want to be their kid anyway.