Re:Ask HN: I'm very conflicted, what's your opinion
by cocktailpeanuts on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @10:13PM
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It's natural to feel bad, but it's also correct that you should take this opportunity to learn from someone great.
The thing is, these "CTO", "CEO", etc. is nothing more than a title, it's just for vanity. You probably think everything will be different once you become the "CTO", but you'll realize that nothing changes even if you do become one.
What's really important is improving yourself. You also said you think you're not experienced enough to be a CTO compared to the other guy. Then get more experience! Simple as that.
Don't make this about your ego, because there's nothing to gain from that. Learn, learn, learn.
The thing is, these "CTO", "CEO", etc. is nothing more than a title, it's just for vanity. You probably think everything will be different once you become the "CTO", but you'll realize that nothing changes even if you do become one.
What's really important is improving yourself. You also said you think you're not experienced enough to be a CTO compared to the other guy. Then get more experience! Simple as that.
Don't make this about your ego, because there's nothing to gain from that. Learn, learn, learn.