Negotiate, get as much cash as possible on signing + a paid vacation of 3-4 weeks + do your operation. After your lockup period simply move on in a civil manner.
Ask HN: Tired founders facing acquihire – please advise
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#82in short: yes. take it. do it also: White People Problems. (aka: extreme First World Problems.)
We've already asked you not to post unsubstantively. Please stop.
Re: Ask HN: Tired founders facing acquihire – please advise
#83You have no faith in your own business. Sell it. Move on. Live is too short.
Re: Ask HN: Tired founders facing acquihire – please advise
#84in short: yes. take it. do it also: White People Problems. (aka: extreme First World Problems.)
We've already asked you not to post unsubstantively. Please stop. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
actually my post was concise and on-topic. and contained a bonus point. I wish more HN comments were more like it. Even if it was not "Politically Correct" for this forum. And from discussions among colleagues I know I'm not the only one who feels this way.
I found your own comment to be unnecessary, passive aggressive, and, for me, debate chilling. But I do appreciate your effort.
Re: Ask HN: Tired founders facing acquihire – please advise
#85in short: yes. take it. do it also: White People Problems. (aka: extreme First World Problems.)
The original post comes across more like a humblebrag than an actual question: "... I left a high paying corporate job ... We soon got accepted into a top tech incubator ... without even really trying, an investment of more than $1 million fell into our laps ... a very successful company contacted us about a potential acquisition ... would line us up with great jobs." It's a great outcome by any standard!
your statement is true. but... it doesn't refute my point that it is a humblebrag. HN is rife with humblebragging. it's one of it's worst, most nauseating qualities. From conversations outside of HN over the years I know I'm not the only one who feels this way