Re:Ask HN: When are you allowed to quit a startup?
by throwaway52 on Monday September 06, 2010 @11:31AM
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This is probably true -- though I've been in situations like that before (swap shares for money) and never take them as I just don't think that type of very passive "threat" (for lack of a better term) is ever fruitful. But, on the other hand, I don't have a ton of business experience, so maybe it would work out. Do you have any experience in those situations? Staying after discussing leaving?
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Re:Ask HN: When are you allowed to quit a startup?
by danshapiro on Monday September 06, 2010 @01:45PM
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Many articles have been written about this: don't ever accept a counteroffer (google "counteroffer" to find them). It is generally just a way to delay your departure until they can quietly find your replacement, at which point they will fire you. And you don't want to work at a company that only treats you fairly when you threaten them.
Re:Ask HN: When are you allowed to quit a startup?
by shashmundar on Monday September 06, 2010 @11:38AM
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If you discuss leaving, make sure to look sincere in the discussion. This means steer the conversation so it shows how you are worried about your future financially and therefore you need to be proactive (have them empathize with you and see you as a human, not an employee).
In case you decide to return to the company, this way you will have retained some of their respect.