I appreciated this even though it hit me a bit (I like pomodoro timers). There are some disturbing trends in the startup world. I think the goal is actually burnout. Can't prove it, but it seems like most of the trapping mention are designed to make you feel okay with being in a trap. You can have a half hour nerf war as long as you stay late. You can self-medicate with booze...as long as you stay late. After 9 months of that you might quit...without vesting in your stake of the company.
This is why I don't have a startup. I have a business. I have no goal of making millions through VC. I don't want to go public. I work consulting to pay the bills. I make my products to pay future me's bills. As a result, the company has a different feel.
Finally, I'm pretty sure it's "Christ's sake". Just saying. He got the fucks right. Get the actual curse words right too.
I appreciated this even though it hit me a bit (I like pomodoro timers). There are some disturbing trends in the startup world. I think the goal is actually burnout. Can't prove it, but it seems like most of the trapping mention are designed to make you feel okay with being in a trap. You can have a half hour nerf war as long as you stay late. You can self-medicate with booze...as long as you stay late. After 9 months of that you might quit...without vesting in your stake of the company.
This is why I don't have a startup. I have a business. I have no goal of making millions through VC. I don't want to go public. I work consulting to pay the bills. I make my products to pay future me's bills. As a result, the company has a different feel.
Finally, I'm pretty sure it's "Christ's sake". Just saying. He got the fucks right. Get the actual curse words right too.