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   by unsupportive 16y ago

   She can grok the startup idea - its a simple, revenue generating idea that is just a slow-build type of thing. Its the risk of a startup she doesn't support, especially when continuing with the safe, risk-free fulltime job seems to make so
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   by unsupportive 16y ago

   This is true in my experience - there are so many mini-failures in developing a startup that having someone there applying pressure at those low-points can be incredibly devestating to my morale. Its always an easy attack because it consume
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   by unsupportive 16y ago

   Thanks for your comment, I upvoted but wanted to respond - I believe the lack of support is very likely related to practical issues you mentioned especially the lack of family time and uncertainty about the outcome of the startup. Its appar
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   by unsupportive 16y ago

   I appreciate the comments, I can see things a little differently now. In my case she has some directionless (slacker) men in her extended family and I think her perception is that you either work hard full-time in a job or you are a slacke
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