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Re:Ask HN: Which startups treat non-working hours/days with ... by mytailorisrich on Friday January 08, 2021 @02:47PM (#25689356)
The way I read you comment is that "the company can just spend more" so that everyone can work 9-5. The reality of starting a business, or even running a business in general, is that cash is limited (isn't it always?).

It's not about 'working for free', either. It's recognising what the reality is. Working for a startup is a choice and a trade-off. IMHO, wanting to work for a startup but only 9-5 is a little unrealistic.

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Re:Ask HN: Which startups treat non-working hours/days with ... by olorton on Friday January 08, 2021 @03:48PM (#25690266)
What you describe is a little bit working for free. If you’re not being paid for those hours and you do not have a stake in the business, then you are effectively giving money to the owner.
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Re:Ask HN: Which startups treat non-working hours/days with ... by crossroadsguy on Saturday January 09, 2021 @10:11PM (#25708906)
There can be N numbers of reasons for 'why' part, but 'what' part is - working for free.
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