Comments on: Thoughts about starting out with a start-up http://www.cornonthejob.com/guest-blogs/thoughts-about-starting-out-with-a-start-up/ Wisdom for Job Seekers Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:53:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Royce http://www.cornonthejob.com/guest-blogs/thoughts-about-starting-out-with-a-start-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1463 Royce Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:31:53 +0000 http://www.cornonthejob.com/?p=1262#comment-1463 Extremely interesting guest post, well done Extremely interesting guest post, well done

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]]> By: Rich DeMatteo http://www.cornonthejob.com/guest-blogs/thoughts-about-starting-out-with-a-start-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1457 Rich DeMatteo Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:52:56 +0000 http://www.cornonthejob.com/?p=1262#comment-1457 @Srini and Scott - You guys seem to be in sync on this. I think most important is self motivated. In a start-up there isn't much time for someone else to motivate the few employees they have. For the company to be successful, and for the employee to get the most out of it they must push themselves. @Srini and Scott – You guys seem to be in sync on this. I think most important is self motivated. In a start-up there isn’t much time for someone else to motivate the few employees they have. For the company to be successful, and for the employee to get the most out of it they must push themselves.

]]> By: Scott Hale http://www.cornonthejob.com/guest-blogs/thoughts-about-starting-out-with-a-start-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1455 Scott Hale Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:19:54 +0000 http://www.cornonthejob.com/?p=1262#comment-1455 Thanks for leaving some thoughts, Srinivas. The three things you listed as valuable skills from start-ups are spot on. The key about the situation is that it relies on "self" a lot. If you are a self-motivated individual, start-ups can be a great fit. On the other hand, if you're not heavily self-motivated, you'll figure out how to get self-motivated quickly with a start-up. Thanks for leaving some thoughts, Srinivas. The three things you listed as valuable skills from start-ups are spot on. The key about the situation is that it relies on “self” a lot. If you are a self-motivated individual, start-ups can be a great fit. On the other hand, if you’re not heavily self-motivated, you’ll figure out how to get self-motivated quickly with a start-up.

]]> By: Srinivas Rao http://www.cornonthejob.com/guest-blogs/thoughts-about-starting-out-with-a-start-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1454 Srinivas Rao Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:17:20 +0000 http://www.cornonthejob.com/?p=1262#comment-1454 Scott, I think you're gaining some great insights from this experience. My first job out of college was at a startup. While it was the startup from hell, I still think I learned quite a bit from the experience. It was absolutely baptism by fire. Startups teach you so many valuable skills: 1) how to be self motivated 2) How judge character (i.e. when hiring, choosing your boss, etc) 3) How to be self-educated The list goes on and on. At the end of the day it's all what you do with it. Scott,

I think you’re gaining some great insights from this experience. My first job out of college was at a startup. While it was the startup from hell, I still think I learned quite a bit from the experience. It was absolutely baptism by fire. Startups teach you so many valuable skills:

1) how to be self motivated
2) How judge character (i.e. when hiring, choosing your boss, etc)
3) How to be self-educated

The list goes on and on. At the end of the day it’s all what you do with it.

]]> By: Rich DeMatteo http://www.cornonthejob.com/guest-blogs/thoughts-about-starting-out-with-a-start-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1452 Rich DeMatteo Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:46:08 +0000 http://www.cornonthejob.com/?p=1262#comment-1452 @Lindsey and Scott - Definitely risks associated with every job. Soak up as much information as you can from the start up, then move on if you feel a better opportunity can come your way. That is my advice! @Lindsey and Scott – Definitely risks associated with every job. Soak up as much information as you can from the start up, then move on if you feel a better opportunity can come your way. That is my advice!

]]> By: Rich DeMatteo http://www.cornonthejob.com/guest-blogs/thoughts-about-starting-out-with-a-start-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1451 Rich DeMatteo Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:44:53 +0000 http://www.cornonthejob.com/?p=1262#comment-1451 @Beth and Scott- I definitely think the biggest thing to consider when joining a start up is how much personal time will be used to help the business grow. Time is valuable to you, and you need a life outside of work. I firmly believe in that. It's important to have a passion in work, but you need to have a passion outside of work too. If the time commitment is too strong for the business, and won't allow you to enjoy life outside, then maybe it isn't for you - even if you do love the work. @Beth and Scott- I definitely think the biggest thing to consider when joining a start up is how much personal time will be used to help the business grow. Time is valuable to you, and you need a life outside of work. I firmly believe in that. It’s important to have a passion in work, but you need to have a passion outside of work too. If the time commitment is too strong for the business, and won’t allow you to enjoy life outside, then maybe it isn’t for you – even if you do love the work.

]]> By: Scott Hale http://www.cornonthejob.com/guest-blogs/thoughts-about-starting-out-with-a-start-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1449 Scott Hale Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:25:32 +0000 http://www.cornonthejob.com/?p=1262#comment-1449 Hey Lindsey, Thanks for your thoughts. I like that you pointed out that there are risks associated with any job these days. I agree that the learning experience just might be worth more than a larger paycheck coming straight out of school. - Scott Hey Lindsey,

Thanks for your thoughts. I like that you pointed out that there are risks associated with any job these days. I agree that the learning experience just might be worth more than a larger paycheck coming straight out of school.

- Scott

]]> By: Lindsey http://www.cornonthejob.com/guest-blogs/thoughts-about-starting-out-with-a-start-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1448 Lindsey Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:26:49 +0000 http://www.cornonthejob.com/?p=1262#comment-1448 I identified with this post so much because, as you know, I work for a start-up! Jack-of-all-trades accurately defines my role! I get to do a lot of things I probably wouldn't get to do in a big corporate environment, and a lot of things someone else might do FOR me but it balances out. I'm learning a lot and I use my network at least everyday to benefit the start-up in order to make sure we get the press we need and the right people involved. It is risky but so is working for a corporation - especially these days, you can get laid off at the drop of a hat. I don't get paid as much as I would in a bigger company but I think the long term rewards are worth more. I identified with this post so much because, as you know, I work for a start-up! Jack-of-all-trades accurately defines my role! I get to do a lot of things I probably wouldn’t get to do in a big corporate environment, and a lot of things someone else might do FOR me but it balances out. I’m learning a lot and I use my network at least everyday to benefit the start-up in order to make sure we get the press we need and the right people involved.

It is risky but so is working for a corporation – especially these days, you can get laid off at the drop of a hat. I don’t get paid as much as I would in a bigger company but I think the long term rewards are worth more.

]]> By: Scott Hale http://www.cornonthejob.com/guest-blogs/thoughts-about-starting-out-with-a-start-up/comment-page-1/#comment-1445 Scott Hale Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:11:22 +0000 http://www.cornonthejob.com/?p=1262#comment-1445 Thanks for the comment, Beth. You're absolutely right about working with a non-profit - it can feel very similar at times in terms of personal time spent. It really comes down to enjoying what you do and understanding that it takes some personal effort to see success. - Scott Thanks for the comment, Beth. You’re absolutely right about working with a non-profit – it can feel very similar at times in terms of personal time spent. It really comes down to enjoying what you do and understanding that it takes some personal effort to see success.

- Scott

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