Glorified slave hiring
It may seem like advertising tough gig, but the post isn't exploitative. Comparing it with an abhorrent practice is a bit extreme.
You have to look at the positives of that post:
Whoever takes the role up walks into it with eyes wide open on the expectations. No surprises.
Compensation is mentioned up front. No guesswork.
Even if he doesn't mention all that he has, scaling a startup is a tough hard grind and not for everyone to be a part of. No pretensions.
Might have looked at positive of that post if it was for a product or engineering role. Not for EA
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ProfessionalCurser
Stealth
9 months ago
“If you are already beyond this bracket, consider taking a cut” like not “don’t come to us, its okay” but rather “I know your skills are worth a lot more but pls still come for some bullshit stocks I can cheat you out of later”
samosa
Stealth
9 months ago
It's one of the shittiest possible apps in terms of UI/UX and tech implementation
Kamlesh
Stealth
9 months ago
Still way better than shaadi or jeevansathi or any other matrimony apps out there
I don't understand what's wrong about that post but still if a startup raised anything more than $5M, should offer atleast 12 LPA as starting salary
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Brutallyhonest
Stealth
9 months ago
Consider taking a cut?
Gems_Bond
Stealth
9 months ago
Great work sharing this.
We need more such posts here.
When looking out for a new job, we'll very well know which companies to avoid.
Umadbro
Stealth
9 months ago
Betterhalf is shitty in terms of work and the product. This CEO is a micro manager. Good enough when they have actual substance, not when they themselves are figuring things out. They invested a lot in seo but could not drive much revenue.
Work culture is despicable, and the founder realizes he is not getting another round in the near term. They could only raise 5m in peak zirp era.
How do you know about the micro management? You are an ex Betterhalf?
Umadbro
Stealth
9 months ago
Talked to the founder multiple times. Plus a few friends who joined and left
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Indusplateau
Stealth
9 months ago
In 5 year there is very high chance those stock will be zero.
I recommend no one touches a company with 10 feet pole who has an habit of extrapolation...and heads I win tails you lose kind of attitude...
Firstly, you take a pay cut and we'll your promotion is based on performance? Is it clearly defined? Well he is clear on paycut though.
And wait, is he showing dreamz of IPO being in a aggregator business which has multiple competitors... I haven't seen what AI diffentiation he has in any tech blogs
In other word.....1...2...3...ruñnnnnnnn
ExpertRobe62
Stealth
9 months ago
Bhai iski app bakwas hai..from a user
xcalabarat
Stealth
9 months ago
Its not exploitation if every risk and reward is mentioned upfront.
Just like the Bonds vs Stocks debate. You can either have fixed returns with little market risk and sovereign guarantee or try for disproportionate long term returns but understand that negative/no returns are a possibility in long term and short term pain is guaranteed.
To each their own.
BiryaniEnthu
Stealth
9 months ago
10 L mein 24 ghante kaam chahiye
iWriteCode
Stealth
9 months ago
This company is scam, their product has fake profiles with international number using a call center to chat with the profiles on the platform, avoid!
SonyTark
Stealth
9 months ago
Would have expected a bit more polished from someone who is educated from an MIT.
Setting expectations on the long working hours and weekends are to an extent understandable and a bit acceptable but then offering peanuts as salary is pushing it. The stocks is like having lottery tickets you may or may not get it!
I'm on the fence as the company has been running for almost 7 years.
If the title was a co-founder and the salary on that par - I'd take the job !
These clarified posts of dignified slavery helps a candidate to filter out which companies to ignore completely. 12hrs everyday X most weekends!
Woahh! There's a thin line between work, grind & slavery. God knows who crosses which one.
SeorgeGoros
Stealth
9 months ago
Monishaaa, EA bolo beta. This “slave” is too middle class.
Kevin
Student
9 months ago
So many 🚩🚩🚩
