Ask HN: First hire offered to work part-time – what should I do?

Re:Ask HN: First hire offered to work part-time – what shoul... by quod_2058 on Friday February 28, 2020 @06:08PM (#22447256)

I am a big supporter of part time too. I can't overstate the importance of work-life balance. Work less, work better, and don't forget yourself nor your family.

However reading the description, I can't tell whether the potential hire fits this category.

Are they looking to have 2 jobs in parallel? What would their side thing be, is it different enough that they wouldn't be working on both concurrently?

If they want to be away from writing software 2 days a week to fulfill a hobby (e.g restore a boat, paint or whatever) then it makes a lot of sense. They will be happy, grateful, and the culture will be great.

If they are seeking part time in order to work for 2 startups or setup their own side business, then I'm not so sure.

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Re:Ask HN: First hire offered to work part-time – what shoul... by bluestreak on Friday February 28, 2020 @06:15PM (#22447306)

It is the latter. I appreciate their honesty though, which makes the call that much harder. Their side projects are bitcoin related, far more than just a hobby.

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Re:Ask HN: First hire offered to work part-time – what shoul... by x0x0 on Monday March 02, 2020 @10:59AM (#22465456)

Consider that allowing this perk may enable you to hire someone you'd never be able to get otherwise.

I -- and I'm not the only founder I know who has had this experience -- had to compromise technically on early hires because they were what we could get.

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