I love startups, but currently work for a ridiculous one...

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Post by koolaidavoider » Tue, Mar 15, 2011, 4:36 PM UTC

I love startups, but currently work for a ridiculous one...
startuplifeconfessions.com

Re: I love startups, but currently work for a ridiculous one...

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Post by koolaidavoider » Tue, Mar 15, 2011, 5:04 PM UTC

Unfortunately, due to the anonymity required, I've had to censor a lot of stories I'd otherwise share. Thus, these are more like anecdotes from my current startup.

Re: I love startups, but currently work for a ridiculous one...

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Post by graceyang » Tue, Mar 15, 2011, 6:49 PM UTC

seems like you're in an abusive relationship. unless you're in the middle of nowhere and can't move - life is too short for being snarky.

if you're any good, designers are very sought after. kick yourself in the pants and move on.

Re: I love startups, but currently work for a ridiculous one...

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Post by bitchomper » Tue, Mar 15, 2011, 7:38 PM UTC

koolaidavoider wrote: post #2

Unfortunately, due to the anonymity required, I've had to censor a lot of stories I'd otherwise share. Thus, these are more like anecdotes from my current startup.

I'd find more in-depth analysis of your startups mistakes interesting. I think that insight would be valuable.

Re: I love startups, but currently work for a ridiculous one...

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Post by koolaidavoider » Tue, Mar 15, 2011, 10:40 PM UTC

bitchomper wrote: post #4

koolaidavoider wrote: post #2

Unfortunately, due to the anonymity required, I've had to censor a lot of stories I'd otherwise share. Thus, these are more like anecdotes from my current startup.

I'd find more in-depth analysis of your startups mistakes interesting. I think that insight would be valuable.

Anything in particular you'd like to hear about? I'm being snarky on the blog, but the story about how we came up with our business model is true and the lack of vision combined with reasonable expectations is probably one of our biggest issues.

Re: I love startups, but currently work for a ridiculous one...

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Post by perivamsi » Wed, Mar 16, 2011, 5:32 AM UTC

graceyang wrote: post #3

seems like you're in an abusive relationship. unless you're in the middle of nowhere and can't move - life is too short for being snarky. if you're any good, designers are very sought after. kick yourself in the pants and move on.

I agree. Instead of (or in addition to) creating a website like this on tumblr, you could showcase your design skills by creating a better designed and more visually appealing website. Works better to get you a new job than a simple footnote saying "I'm available for hire..."

Re: I love startups, but currently work for a ridiculous one...

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Post by perivamsi » Wed, Mar 16, 2011, 5:35 AM UTC

koolaidavoider wrote: post #5

bitchomper wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'd find more in-depth analysis of your startups mistakes interesting. I think that insight would be valuable.

Anything in particular you'd like to hear about? I'm being snarky on the blog, but the story about how we came up with our business model is true and the lack of vision combined with reasonable expectations is probably one of our biggest issues.

Have you spoken with others in the startup? Do they feel the same way? Have you told your boss this? You should, and either they hear you and try to learn from their mistakes, or they don't and you move on.