Would it be too risky to join a startup right now? Currently making ~110k TC. Have a chance to join a startup Series C I think for about $135k and 40k vested stock. I don’t know how to feel about the stock since it’s not like realized guaranteed value. I currently work 40hr/week. Can anyone share their experiences working at large startup? WLB and such

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I would just focus on the $135K salary because the 40K stock is not yet real and you may not be there anymore. Do you think $110K -> $135K is worth it? I don’t think so.

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You can get a feel for how much runway they have pretty easily. Check funding rounds, eyeball their costs based on approx headcount and overhead, compare

I'll say this though. Now's the best time career-wise for you to join. Golden handcuffs become real 🤷‍♂️

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Wow that’s a really good way of thinking about it. Thank you for your insight

135k seems low for a jump to a startup given 2024 is where the real R-word may happen( from what I gather from economic news).
That’s my personal take, I’m a laid off Solutions consultant who’s also in the job market so pinch of salt

That’s what I was thinking… but I also only have 1YOE so I can’t tell if asking for more would be a stretch

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