ZoomyCoconut
ZoomyCoconut

Hifi job or start own startup?

I am 34, BU Head at mid size startup, 1Cr+ CTC and 3Cr ESOP. Tier 1 MBA+Engg. Still 5yrs away from financial freedom. Startup founders who have taken similar jump what would say? Was it worth it? If yes, any tips on finding start up ideas.

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PrancingKoala
PrancingKoala
Amazon20mo

If I were at your position, I would stick to the job.

FuzzyNoodle
FuzzyNoodle

"Tips on finding startup ideas " 🤧

ZoomyCoconut
ZoomyCoconut

Honestly, didn’t understand the emoticon. 😩 Throw more light pls.

BubblyUnicorn
BubblyUnicorn
Zepto20mo

How are you 5 years away from financial freedom? How are you defining it?

ZoomyCoconut
ZoomyCoconut

Basically a threshold basis current burn & inflation and a rough estimate on how long will I live. Will need 5yrs for this.

BubblyUnicorn
BubblyUnicorn
Zepto20mo

Got it.

ZippyCoconut
ZippyCoconut
Student18mo

@SameChange9 what MBA did you do? 1 year or 2 year?

ZoomyCoconut
ZoomyCoconut

1yr.

ZippyCoconut
ZippyCoconut
Student18mo

Can you please tell from which college? And what was your yoe when you did your MBA?

CosmicLlama
CosmicLlama

Stealthy bragging... you wont quit.. probably never will.

DizzyCupcake
DizzyCupcake
Student20mo

Yo could you share what ur role was after the MBA, I'm planning to do an MBA next year

ZoomyCoconut
ZoomyCoconut

I started with sales and took business roles. But post MBA journey is diff for everyone. Luck plays a big role. You shld find ur own path. Thnx.

SnoozyWalrus
SnoozyWalrus

My Honest take on your query @SameChange9 .

  1. Check YC Startup School for basic groundwork on finding ideas
  2. Work on your startup alongside your day job coz financial freedom is an issue.

If you get a residency program like Antler etc. Then you re good to leave the day job.

  1. Startups can be exciting in terms of solving the problem but slogging it to make mainstream is very lonely and tiresome . If financial burden isnt there, this is the right time to get into startup !!!
SparklyBanana
SparklyBanana

Bro looks like you’re already part of the matrix. Would be difficult for you to jump. :)

JazzyCoconut
JazzyCoconut

If you are willing we can collaborate and do. I am looking for the investors to develop the job portal website along with iOS and Android apps.
Thanks in advance

BouncyCupcake
BouncyCupcake

Left a similar job a few months back. Though I have been struggling to get started on my own start-up and thinking of getting back to work. The money coming in every month is super addictive and I'm missing it already even though I used to think I wouldn't care

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