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by throwaway1 15y ago
Thanks for the info and the replies it has spawned.
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by throwaway1 15y ago
Since I can't edit the OP I've added some more information in a post: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3442176 I can't say which sector I'm targeting, sorry.
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by throwaway1 15y ago
Thanks for the comments so far. I should have said (but can't edit that anymore) that I'm also interested in what would be a reasonable percentage of equity to suggest at a meeting. To expand a little: - I'm dutch - I don't have to move -
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Ask HN: Early employee salaries for startups in The Netherlands / Europe?
39 points by throwaway1 15y ago|28 comments
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by throwaway1 16y ago
Your first paragraph alone is a great advertisement for a phD! But you are right in what you say in the third paragraph. The qualification is the last reason why I want to do it. I do see it as a potential way to transition into a different
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by throwaway1 16y ago
I already hold a masters. I would not be doing this for career advancement, and it would not be something that is the opening gambit on my CV either as there are far more relevant points to be made. I AM looking to do original research, and
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by throwaway1 16y ago
I am married. Would it be insane if I just became a father for the first time a few weeks ago?! I wouldn't be looking to formally start something until early next year though. EDIT: Forgot to mention that my spouse would have a big say in t
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by throwaway1 16y ago
Wow another overwhelming "no don't do it"! From someone who's been there and done it. So, genuine questions: why did you do it? and what were your reasons? And finally if you could go back in time, would you decide to do it again?
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by throwaway1 16y ago
Some great tips here. I am 30 this month, having been working in industry for the last 6 years. If I were to take this on and were to make good progress, I would consider "retiring" for a year or so to finish things off. The point you make
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by throwaway1 16y ago
Some really good comments here. Most seem to advise me to stay the hell away. I will be pondering over this long and hard over the next few weeks/months and doing a bit more research before I take any action.
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by throwaway1 16y ago
I enjoying learning and discovering new things. My main motivation is to produce an original piece of work - something that will define me, if you will. A magnus opus. Is it a waste of time that after two years of part-time research you fin
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by throwaway1 16y ago
Can I ask why it is an outright 'no'? Is it not ok to ponder on something of this magnitude before diving in?
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by throwaway1 16y ago
Maybe I haven't expressed my self properly - I apologise, I wouldn't by any stretch of the imagination describe myself as scatty or unfocused. The question for me is, will I be focused enough, bearing in mind how big an undertaking this is.
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by throwaway1 16y ago
My focus and motivation is something that I think about a lot. At work I am very focused and motivated. My work is project based and deadline oriented, and so I have no trouble focusing in that environment. My colleagues, and the fact that
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by throwaway1 16y ago
Thanks for the link looks useful. <i>"Also, if you're hoping that what you have at the end of a Ph.D. will be ready for end users..."</i> I have been writing production code for a living for the last 6 years so that doesn't
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Ask HN: Is a phD a good way to focus & motivate you?
39 points by throwaway1 16y ago|56 comments