Ask HN: Should I take a Data/ML job at a startup that doesn't yet have data

Re:Ask HN: Should I take a Data/ML job at a startup that doe... by jppope on Thursday October 10, 2019 @11:45PM (#21221383)

Just throwing this out there... but worry more about the company/team/funding first. Their claims may or may not be true... but you should make sure you're good financially first.

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Re:Ask HN: Should I take a Data/ML job at a startup that doe... by erwnerve on Friday October 11, 2019 @12:19AM (#21221529)

Got it. Honestly at the moment, i'm financially somewhat secure and so i'm open to a riskier venture. If the startup failed in a year but I've gained considerable Data-engineering experience, I would still think of it as a win.

But you're right. The company/team matters and the viability of the startup matters. Though I have no idea how to estimate how their funding will turn out in the future...

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Re:Ask HN: Should I take a Data/ML job at a startup that doe... by jppope on Saturday October 12, 2019 @07:28PM (#21237070)

If you are financially stable... the go bigger. You can afford to really look for the right gig. Find a solid headhunter, and find your perfect gig... it will take ~3-6 months but it will be worth it.

Other option, start a biz on the side that utilizes the exact skills you would need later.

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