>'If you're not a rock-em sock-em networking people-person, you don't deserve a job' Writing a direct email to a YC Founder vs relying on someone else is far f

>'If you're not a rock-em sock-em networking people-person, you don't deserve a job' Writing a direct email to a YC Founder vs relying on someone else is far from a "rock-em sock-em neworking people-person". That's basic self-advocacy. This company takes 25% of your first years salary. Regardless of whether the engineer or the company pays for it, it's less money on the table for you. YC Combinator companies are well known. If you want to work for one, write them directly. Ask for what you want. Advocate for yourself. You've probably worked very hard to get where you're at, whether it's your schooling or a long, hard fought career. Don't let someone else represent your accomplishments or your compensation needs.