" Passionate " Startup folks

While I’m not a startup bro - this looks like a very pessimistic view of what it means to be in an early stage company.

I wish I had the guts to take the plunge and work in something early. Early stage projects make the world a better place. Period.

And yeah, when you don’t have food like google and perks like Facebook, you will need ‘passion’ to keep you going.

So yes ‘passion’ is important

OPs mom ran away with a techbro. Does it make her our tech mother?

True

Some shots fired here xd

I'm not entirely sure what the "reality check" here is? Isn't this how startups usually operate? You go join a startup because you beleive in what they are doing so you work as much as you can and make money while doing it while the company does the same. If it works it works if it doesn't you move on to something else. Not sure what the post is about tbh

Lol. Someone is super butthurt.

100% on point. A lot of startup hustlers and techbros are gonna be pissed but this is the truth. The startup’s burning cash to raise their valuations, the VCs have already done their math and how to recoup their profits. You naïve ‘hustlers’ trying to find that 1bhk in Indiranagar with your inflated paychecks are living in a delusion that you’re trying to add value to the world with your novel employer. No and no. Make hay while the sun shines but also be on the lookout for some backup plans as your enployer won’t bat an eye to sell everything off for a massive paycheck for themselves.

Startups give out lots of perks and benefits to attract talented folks ready to take shit ton of risks.

To techbro’s out there - it’s great to be passionate about work, it's also important to have a realistic understanding of the industry and the company you work for (most of my techbro friends feel they’re irreplaceable, that’s not true).

Keep your eyes open and stay informed, and always be prepared for any changes.

At the end of the day, it's up to you to decide what's important to you and what you're willing to put up with in exchange for a great job/money/perks.

Toh me kya karu? Job chor du?

Asli Id se aao Narayana Murthy