• Draces@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    That’s startup life. Dude might be rolling in it in a couple years and it’s a decision. Feel bad for the non tech workers around the bay

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        4 hours ago

        Lmao yes, telling you to feel bad for non tech workers in the bay area makes me libertarian

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      7 hours ago

      You could work for a startup that still pays a livable wage so you don’t have to do something this reckless. That is an option.

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      13 hours ago

      might be rolling in it in a couple years

      Doubtful given 70-90% of startups fail.

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      10 hours ago

      Not sure why this is downvoted. It’s a lifestyle choice that is a genuine choice. You don’t have to live in SF if it’s not for you.

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        4 hours ago

        Yeah I don’t get it. You can also work for established companies where you get steady income instead of volatile stocks but you’re not going to be able to retire super early with a work life balance that way

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          Exactly. I got a drive by downvote which is a shame. Some people are in a situation where they’re happy to take a risk, and know that if it fails they won’t be destitute, and sometimes you might be paid more to account for the risk. Or less, but you get stock options to account for the risk. They’re all valid options as long as you’re not forced into it.