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When the cost of living is so egregiously high that not only do you need two jobs, but you have to do them at the same time
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
Doubtful given 70-90% of startups fail.
he did say "might be" 😅
Yeah it's risky. People do it multiple times though and one success pays out. It's a risky choice that I wouldn't make but I understand why people do
Clown town libertarian take.
Lmao yes, telling you to feel bad for non tech workers in the bay area makes me libertarian
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.
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.
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
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.