Re:Ask HN: Is it worth taking a 25% paycut to join a startup?
by amirathi on Tuesday October 23, 2018 @04:04AM
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Sounds like more established tech companies might be a better fit for you at this time.
- They can afford the time while you ramp up on new technologies, frameworks etc. A typical startup would expect you to be productive in month 1 (if not Day/Week 1)
- Their interview process would look for fundamental data structures, algorithms, problem solving etc. Very little emphasis on specific programming languages and such. This would play to your advantage.
- Better pay (in terms of cash) & more job stability. I read somewhere that you have family, home loan etc so this could be important.
After a few years at a established tech company setup, you might be in a better position to 1) negotiate a better salary at a startup of your choice and 2) be able to contribute to the startup more quickly.
- They can afford the time while you ramp up on new technologies, frameworks etc. A typical startup would expect you to be productive in month 1 (if not Day/Week 1)
- Their interview process would look for fundamental data structures, algorithms, problem solving etc. Very little emphasis on specific programming languages and such. This would play to your advantage.
- Better pay (in terms of cash) & more job stability. I read somewhere that you have family, home loan etc so this could be important.
After a few years at a established tech company setup, you might be in a better position to 1) negotiate a better salary at a startup of your choice and 2) be able to contribute to the startup more quickly.