What do you risk by trying to negotiate after you've accepted a job offer? Handshakes and verbal acceptances are socially and culturally binding in Silicon Valley. This is one of the few situations where you have negative leverage. As painful as it might seem to back out, or just take the job, both options are better than trying to double back on your acceptance. http://ow.ly/XwFh305MuVc
Searching for a tech job? Meet The Bullshit Factor. When you know the truth about tech recruiters, you can own your job search process. http://ow.ly/zyNk305MtVE
The Employer Won't Divulge the Number of Shares Outstanding. What Do You Do? http://ow.ly/sR4B305bIgN
Many companies are moving to a no-negotiation model. (Or at least saying that’s their stated policy.) My advice when you run into this stance? http://ow.ly/V3Jg305bI2U
Let's say you have data to prove that you’re significantly underpaid at your current or previous job. You're on the hunt for a better job and a compensation package. But recruiters are still asking for your current (or most recent) salary. http://ow.ly/bTSm305c2zl
There’s No Such Thing as a No-Negotiation Policy. Here's what it really means when tech companies claim ‘no-negotiation’ or ‘strict’ negotiation policies on offers. http://ow.ly/SSAM305bHRi
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Two years have passed. You are a bit burnt out. The company is doing well now in their Series E, but you realize the company is in maintenance mode trying to polish the business model and no longer pushing the technology forward. You think it may be the time to leave to tackle new challenges.
After researching taxes, talking to your CPA and a few other peers who have left, you realize you will be faced with the exercise window of 90 days from when you leave the company. There’s no way you can afford to purchase the options unless you could immediately sell the stock to cover the cost and the taxes you would owe.
Here are your options. http://ow.ly/Y5gua
Earlier this month, I snuck into a boozy startup launch event. Among the usual banter and schmoozing, I heard a founder loudly discussing an engineer he was trying to recruit, and how much the engineer was asking for. At some point, the founder said, “Look dude, I’m not gonna nickle-and-dime anyone over $10K.”
Think about that statement. Think about how ridiculous it sounds to the average human being. And then remember that you’re dealing a high-growth tech company, not a human being.
Listen to DBA Mike Limon tell us about a time before the cloud existed:
"..[W]e had a lot of trouble with the hardware. Some of the hardware was so cheap that when you lifted the servers into the racks, they actually twisted. If you didn't have 2 people lifting at the same time, the drives would start popping out of the back panel. One of the best things I did there was find a OEM who could provide much better hardware at the same price."
Whether you have a passion for a product, a business-model, or a programming language, it can feel incredibly important to pursue it. However, understand that it's necessary to simultaneously take an objective view, as your passion may be restricting your horizons. Ultimately, understand that passions are trade-offs - By pursuing a passion rigorously, you may be eschewing exceptional, life-changing opportunities elsewhere. http://ow.ly/Xrxte
Learn what questions to ask in interviews, and why @Zenefits, @Twilio & @Hired_HQ have awesome unit economics. http://ow.ly/X5psg #job
How to overcome burnout http://ow.ly/XcbKQ
Young startups are hard work. You want to make sure the one you work for is worth your blood, sweat, and tears. Think like an investor when evaluating opportunity - you're investing your time, and it’s important to analyze the returns (knowledge, friendships, money) you may receive. http://ow.ly/X1QWd
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