throwaway69

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ASK HN: To go to grad school or not?
2 points by throwaway69 14y ago|4 comments
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by throwaway69 15y ago
Thanks a lot for your concerned post and suggestions. Their point was it would be more convenient for me if I take an increased salary after the six months instead of equity. They were also very willing to listen to alternative suggestions
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by throwaway69 15y ago
I would be the first developer as an employee. The CTO is the main developer there.
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by throwaway69 15y ago
Thanks for this measured response. I am not really looking for work, I am looking to work at an interesting problem with smart people and the experience of a startup.
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by throwaway69 15y ago
Can you give me a link where I can read more about this?
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by throwaway69 15y ago
I have always wanted to work at a startup. I am not after a VISA, though it will be good. I quit my previous job at a big company two months ago because I was tired of doing mundane tasks and was shit scared that I had stagnated.
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by throwaway69 15y ago
I am not uneasy, just unsure. My biggest worry right now is if the company does take off, would i regret not asking for equity?
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by throwaway69 15y ago
Based on my discussions with the CEO, its more to do with the fact that they are trying to keep costs at a minimum right now.
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by throwaway69 15y ago
Thanks for the reply. I dont really feel like I am being screwed. Based on my interaction with the co-founders, they seem like really decent guys and they have been pretty honest about everything. I think its more to do with the fact that I
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by throwaway69 15y ago
They have agreed to do that as I mentioned. After the first six months they will pay me my market rate+ (marketrate- prev salary) + risk money for the next six months, of course subject to the availability of capital.
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Ask HN: Am I getting a fair deal?
32 points by throwaway69 15y ago|40 comments