Sure, but that's the "upside" that OP is talking about ("Very little upside for the risk they take"). Upside is a best case thing! In terms of expected value, completely agree that it does not match BigTechCo total comp.
This is one of those HN-isms that I think isn't right at all. Having worked at early stage companies, growth-stage companies, and in big tech: 1. What is the risk? From where I'm sitting, layoffs seem to be happening at…
Sure, but that's the "upside" that OP is talking about ("Very little upside for the risk they take"). Upside is a best case thing! In terms of expected value, completely agree that it does not match BigTechCo total comp.
This is one of those HN-isms that I think isn't right at all. Having worked at early stage companies, growth-stage companies, and in big tech: 1. What is the risk? From where I'm sitting, layoffs seem to be happening at…