Ask HN: Pros and cons of working at a startup in 2018?

Re:Ask HN: Pros and cons of working at a startup in 2018? by toomuchtodo on Monday June 11, 2018 @03:36PM (#17287758)

Happiness doesn’t provide good health care to my wife and kids, or help me retire years earlier (I get to save >$100k/year because we live in a low cost of living area). I suggest a hobby if you want to be happy, as well as time with your family and loved ones.

Be careful about those who offer you emotional fulfillment or purpose in your job. There’s always a cost.

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Re:Ask HN: Pros and cons of working at a startup in 2018? by pierre_d528 on Monday June 11, 2018 @03:47PM (#17287861)

So much truth in here... Specially for the "just funded" startups : they loose their souls fast when the investors start to get impatient. It's a trap in so many cases.

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Re:Ask HN: Pros and cons of working at a startup in 2018? by Kratisto on Monday June 11, 2018 @03:55PM (#17287944)

So do you work remote to live in a low cost of living area? Just curious how many big salary opportunities are in low cost of living areas.

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Re:Ask HN: Pros and cons of working at a startup in 2018? by toomuchtodo on Monday June 11, 2018 @04:10PM (#17288072)

I work remote because I demand flexibility. I live within 20 minutes of one of my org's offices, but prefer the ability to work from where ever I want. I just happen to enjoy the low cost of living locale I live in.

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