Ask YC: I have a serious GF, but still want to apply. Good Idea?

Re:Ask YC: I have a serious GF, but still want to apply. Goo... by noodle on Tuesday March 17, 2009 @10:36AM (#519899)

you shouldn't be asking HN about this, you should be asking your GF about this.

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Re:Ask YC: I have a serious GF, but still want to apply. Goo... by spoiledtechie on Tuesday March 17, 2009 @11:43AM (#519997)

asked, shes okay if it can be afforded..... Don't know that I can.

If I were to quit, does that mean that I will be unemployed or do I receive a check like employment from YC?

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Re:Ask YC: I have a serious GF, but still want to apply. Goo... by jwilliams on Tuesday March 17, 2009 @12:21PM (#520067)

No - You'd be self-employed, with no income.... Yeah - I know - it's a distinction that I wonder about every day.

YC hand out a cheque when you accept their offer. That's it until you secure other funding or revenue.

Doing a startup is a (significant) lifestyle choice. So if your GF is on board with that, and is happy a part of it, then just apply. If not, then you've got some bigger issues to wrestle with.

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Re:Ask YC: I have a serious GF, but still want to apply. Goo... by paul7986 on Tuesday March 17, 2009 @02:57PM (#520377)

Just apply! If you get accepted go to your friends and family and ask if they can provide a security blanket in case nothing becomes of your work at YC. That would allow you to find employment if need be!

If you do get accepted stretch the resources as far as possible! Find roommates and eat like a poor man(do not go out to eat)!

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Re:Ask YC: I have a serious GF, but still want to apply. Goo... by apgwoz on Tuesday March 17, 2009 @01:12PM (#520145)

Honestly, apply, and make the decision when you get an interview.

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