>The engineer from the startup went on and on about how each day there is a challenge and you learn so much. The world of "startups" is filled to the brim with

>The engineer from the startup went on and on about how each day there is a challenge and you learn so much. The world of "startups" is filled to the brim with charlatans. "Everybody's killing it." Be skeptical; even the "good" companies aren't all they're made out to be. That said, start lining something else up while you make a little money and learning what you can. No big deal. Here's some advice: people care way too much about their "career path". There are more important things in life. If you're smart and capable, jobs and money will always come easy. This will be a mere blip on your radar.