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Re: Ask HN: I was hired and unhired in 2 weeks, for no reason

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Post by toomuchtodo »

JasonFruit wrote: post #48
jowiar wrote: post #26

> I like the founders - they are good guys. No. They're not. You don't get to screw around with other people's lives and continue to possess the title of "good guy". If they were good guys, you would be receiving tens of thousands of dollars for your difficulties, and such would have enough of a runway on that such that you wouldn't need to ask us for advice. Please do us all a favor and let us know who they are beyo…

I'd say you did the right thing in not saying what the startup was — it isn't wise to look like a bridge-burner when you're looking for work.

> I'd say you did the right thing in not saying what the startup was — it isn't wise to look like a bridge-burner when you're looking for work.

Today I learned that its considered "bridge burning" to communicate a company's terrible ethics in public.

Re: Ask HN: I was hired and unhired in 2 weeks, for no reason

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Post by sbarre »

JasonFruit wrote: post #48
jowiar wrote: post #26

> I like the founders - they are good guys. No. They're not. You don't get to screw around with other people's lives and continue to possess the title of "good guy". If they were good guys, you would be receiving tens of thousands of dollars for your difficulties, and such would have enough of a runway on that such that you wouldn't need to ask us for advice. Please do us all a favor and let us know who they are beyo…

I'd say you did the right thing in not saying what the startup was — it isn't wise to look like a bridge-burner when you're looking for work.

Really? I certainly wouldn't hold it against him for burning a bridge that leads to people like that..

Re: Ask HN: I was hired and unhired in 2 weeks, for no reason

#53

Post by AhtiK »

bjliu wrote: post #44

Do you have a green card? Is there legal issues with staying in America? I think this would be helpful information; otherwise, getting a new job in Silicon Valley (or America) should be fine for someone as capable as you.

"hired and unhired in 2 weeks."

"Deal was to work remotely, till we all figured out the visa."

Looks like the "visa issue" remained to be solved.

Re: Ask HN: I was hired and unhired in 2 weeks, for no reason

#55

Post by maaku »

toomuchtodo wrote: post #51
JasonFruit wrote: post #48

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'd say you did the right thing in not saying what the startup was — it isn't wise to look like a bridge-burner when you're looking for work.

> I'd say you did the right thing in not saying what the startup was — it isn't wise to look like a bridge-burner when you're looking for work. Today I learned that its considered "bridge burning" to communicate a company's terrible ethics in public.

Of course it is. Are you perfect, 100% without any flaws? How certain then are you that the employee you hire isn't going to start airing your dirty laundry at the earliest convenience?

Re: Ask HN: I was hired and unhired in 2 weeks, for no reason

#56

Post by bdcravens »

You're embarrassed, not fucked. You work in a high income industry, and even if you went without work for 6 months, you're not fucked. Seriously, this crisis pretty much epitomizes "first world problems". It stings, but you'll build up tougher skin and better business sense as a result.

"Deal was to work remotely, till we all figured out the visa." Honestly, that was the problem. You were dispensable, in the mind of the founders. Lesson: iron out all details before starting.

"I joined as employee #1 of a YC startup." The founders know this. If they become the next Dropbox, employee #1 becomes a millionaire or better. Even if it fails, it prestigious. Do you think that caused you to take a job that may otherwise have not taken?

Re: Ask HN: I was hired and unhired in 2 weeks, for no reason

#57

Post by Zarkonnen »

JasonFruit wrote: post #48
jowiar wrote: post #26

> I like the founders - they are good guys. No. They're not. You don't get to screw around with other people's lives and continue to possess the title of "good guy". If they were good guys, you would be receiving tens of thousands of dollars for your difficulties, and such would have enough of a runway on that such that you wouldn't need to ask us for advice. Please do us all a favor and let us know who they are beyo…

I'd say you did the right thing in not saying what the startup was — it isn't wise to look like a bridge-burner when you're looking for work.

This is a very depressing attitude. A functioning market relies on information flow, and if this information flow is killed because people are scared, the market stops functioning.

Re: Ask HN: I was hired and unhired in 2 weeks, for no reason

#58

Post by sheetjs »

JasonFruit wrote: post #48
jowiar wrote: post #26

> I like the founders - they are good guys. No. They're not. You don't get to screw around with other people's lives and continue to possess the title of "good guy". If they were good guys, you would be receiving tens of thousands of dollars for your difficulties, and such would have enough of a runway on that such that you wouldn't need to ask us for advice. Please do us all a favor and let us know who they are beyo…

I'd say you did the right thing in not saying what the startup was — it isn't wise to look like a bridge-burner when you're looking for work.

I'd say he'd be doing a public service to other people considering a job at that company. If I were a prospective employee I'd like to know more

Re: Ask HN: I was hired and unhired in 2 weeks, for no reason

#59

Post by [deleted] »

bussiere wrote: post #36

Yeah it happens to me, and now i don't refuse other offer as long as i haven't signed anything. In french we say "un tiens vaut mieux que deux tu l'auras". "One given is better than you'll get two." Bref, you have opportunity and to your wife telle the things frankly and breath you'll find job soon. I wish you well for the next things. Regards.

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Re: Ask HN: I was hired and unhired in 2 weeks, for no reason

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Post by guybrushT »

vincentleeuwen wrote: post #23

Launch a competitor.

So in my interview, I mentioned that I had thought of launching the exact same company about a year ago - and one of the reasons why I took this role was because the idea for this service is very close to my heart! I like how they were executing, so I decided to join them instead of competing.
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