Why building a startup is probably your most sensible career path

Re:Why building a startup is probably your most sensible car... by drbojingle on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @06:05PM (#12501600)

I don't disagree with you completely, but as a guy working for a start-up I would say that no matter if we find success or failure I'm going to personally walk away with good memories and a hell of an experience. There's more to it than success.

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Re:Why building a startup is probably your most sensible car... by monkmartinez on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @07:37PM (#12502162)

How many times can you afford to be unsuccessful? I am not advocating an aversion to risk, mind you. I am simply asking the question. My guess is that it is deeply personal and has more to do with life goals than that of work/career goals.

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Re:Why building a startup is probably your most sensible car... by bdcravens on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @07:53PM (#12502273)

So if you were faced with a nice fat exit, or could continue running the company with the day to day grind, would you continue to pick the journey over the destination?

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Re:Why building a startup is probably your most sensible car... by truth_sentinell on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @09:38PM (#12502720)

You may want to look up Gary Vaynerchuck on youtube for that

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Re:Why building a startup is probably your most sensible car... by bdcravens on Thursday September 15, 2016 @03:00AM (#12503987)

I'm well aware of Gary's attitudes on the subject, but I wasn't looking for general thoughts, but what an individual thinks. In general, I've found that that those critical of the financial rewards typically sing a different tune once success becomes an option.

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