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Re:Working at a startup is overrated, both financially and e... by m463 on Saturday May 22, 2021 @05:40PM (#27250504)
In my experience, working at a startup can get you more experience and responsibility faster, and the work itself can be more satisfying.

The compensation itself is a lottery and should be treated as such. And there will be shenanigans.

I do think that startups more closely align with people with less personal responsibilities and a higher tolerance for risk.

EDIT: downvotes? just saying - this was my personal experience. YMMV.

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Re:Working at a startup is overrated, both financially and e... by tdeck on Saturday May 22, 2021 @09:23PM (#27251696)
Not sure why this is downvoted but I completely agree. The sweet spot for new grads might be a medium sized "startup" with a few hundred engineers. By that point the comp+benefits should be sorted out and it'll be less of a madhouse, but it's still a bit understaffed so you can take on some interesting responsibility.
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