The Truth About Startups
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rus32iR_Ag0
From the comments section:
Myths:
- startups are a quick way to get rich (building a successful startup takes about a decade, don't expect overnight successes)
- startups are an easy way to get rich (most fail, founders and early employees often take pay cuts)
- working at a startup means partying all day (actually is lots of work)
- you'll get to write code all day (people at startups wear a lot of hats)
- all you need is a brilliant idea (it's more like navigating an idea maze + good execution)
Good reasons to join a startup:
- mastery. You want to grow as a person.
- autonomy. What to work on, who to work with, how to work, where to work.
- purpose.
I fully agree!