PeppyLlama
PeppyLlama

Joining a startup

Would you guys consider joining a startup with only 3-4 people in the office? I’m a recent graduate and got an opportunity to work with a team of 4

however i’m not sure if i should join because i’ve always wanted to work at bigger organisations and get that corporate feeling and i im also an introvert and hate being “seen/perceived” (iykwim) and that’s the case with smaller teams

but again looking at the job market rn im scared id end up employed

what to do?

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DerpyPancake
DerpyPancake

Where are you from originally, what's the Startup like, how did you get the opportunity, what is your backup, etc

^All this information would help!

PeppyLlama
PeppyLlama

so i’m from mumbai, the startup is a b2b one and i got the opportunity by reaching out to the founder. no backups at all, been trying for 4 months! which is why the dilemma

DerpyPancake
DerpyPancake

I see

The move is a risky one and without backup, if you don't like it, relocation could prove costly

Are they offering relocation bonus? Tell them you will need some time to relocate and you'd appreciate if they'd allow you to work from home for 3 months. If you don't like it, you can quit and if you like it, think about relocation then

PeppyLlama
PeppyLlama

oh i forgot to mention- they’re all men and i’m a woman 🥲 and it’s in chennai and i literally have no friends there 🥲

SparklyWalrus
SparklyWalrus

Avoid, not because you’re the only woman but because going for an established company is better given your inclination.

PeppyLlama
PeppyLlama

i would ideally want to avoid but i’ve got no backups sooo

FuzzyDonut
FuzzyDonut

If this is your only offer, join them and continue applying to bigger orgs

SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco
PayTM13mo

This^ In current market, it's better to have at least a job then having none as a fresher. You can leverage the experience here to get role at a larger firm.

Just be sure that the people running this startup are credible else they'll make your life hell

PeppyLlama
PeppyLlama

yepp that’s what i’ve been thinking

SwirlyBagel
SwirlyBagel

Try not to join the startup, look for a established company

PeppyLlama
PeppyLlama

been trying to get into one for a long time, looks like it’s about time i gave up

GroovyPretzel
GroovyPretzel

There are multiple factors that you need to consider before taking a decision:

  1. What is your risk taking capability?
  2. What is the experience of the founders?
  3. How much funding did they raise?
  4. What is the product they're working on?

Take these into account and do a SWOT analysis with your answers. Now, onto some tips.

  1. Make sure that the startup you're joining has at least 2 years of runway.
  2. If the founders do not have relevant experience, then look at the product and ask all the questions you can.
  3. If you can take the risk in your initial years, and you believe the product has good market fit, ask for equity.
  4. If it's a Crypto startup talking about NFTs, avoid it like plague.
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