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I've been working on a small iphone app side project. If it gets a little traction in the app store I will feel much better about doing my own stuff!
I guess I have a few issues - 1. Immigration - I am an immigrant which makes launching your own company hard. I have a few years before my permanent residency comes through 2. Point #1 can be very demotivating. I have some ideas, and I keep playing with projects [Nothing worth releasing, or even having much potential, mind you] but not knowing if and when I can actually do something about it proves very unsettling, a…
Its difficult but its better than sitting gloomily that you cant do anything (like I did for a while).
Also theres so much to learn before you start your own venture - networks to be a part of, understanding VC/Angels, knowing as much as you can technically. Understanding business ,talking to customers, getting feedback.
Theres so much you could be doing. Stop focussing on what you cant do!
I guess I have a few issues - 1. Immigration - I am an immigrant which makes launching your own company hard. I have a few years before my permanent residency comes through 2. Point #1 can be very demotivating. I have some ideas, and I keep playing with projects [Nothing worth releasing, or even having much potential, mind you] but not knowing if and when I can actually do something about it proves very unsettling, a…
H1B sucks i know :( Sort of legal "voluntary" slavery. Maybe startup is not for you and you should focus on your core job, master at it and look for career grows? For that you might want to stop reading HN too much and focus on relevant sources.
I work very hard to be good at what I do. My current focus is on learning as much as I can, regarding whatever it is that needs my immediate attention as well as aspects that may help later with a startup (if it ever comes to that). I am single with no debt whatsoever and I pack away as much as I can save (I am somewhat of a minimalist and live very frugally).
Regarding HN - It probably is the most relevant source I have found. Lot's of great advice and articles, lots of motivations (@patio11 comes to mind) and most importantly the company of (somewhat [1]) like-minded folks.
[1] - I say somewhat mostly because I doubt many others are people attempting to immigrate.
My biggest excuse right now is a well paying contract that sucks away my energy. Every day I struggle with staying on the project or just leaving and doing my own things. I've been working on a small iphone app side project. If it gets a little traction in the app store I will feel much better about doing my own stuff!
The greatest thing about this schedule is that even when you are not working on it you keep thinking about what to do next. It turns out that when you actually start coding you are supper productive as all you next steps already thought through and prioritized, you just new to type/debug them! :)
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Ok let me say this again. Its 100% fine not to be a founder and work for somebody. It is NOT a shame! You can leave full and happy life without it! Many do that! It might be that you read way too much HN - This resource pushes towards starting company. Its not the only way to go for hacker! Relax and enjoy your life! PS I was super surprised to see that so many replied about being stressed about not starting a compan…
Sorry, but you will probably never have true security, or become truly wealthy, working for someone else. If some deep part of you wants to try starting a company, it's not healthy to suppress that, and if you do, my guess is you'll eventually regret it.
You MUCH more likely loose all you money when start a company in such situation.
Programmers(especially good) are well payed($100k-$300k) (not dentists, but still:) ) and secure jobs. You can enjoy happy life with you family and be 9-6 employee. Besides you can join the RIGHT startup at the right time and get something like 10% less salary and options that might make you quite rich. The trick is in picking the right company at right time.
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H1B sucks i know :( Sort of legal "voluntary" slavery. Maybe startup is not for you and you should focus on your core job, master at it and look for career grows? For that you might want to stop reading HN too much and focus on relevant sources.
I would not go as far as to say that a startup is not for me (Don't need another demotivating factor :D). I have a dream, and I intend to work on it while I do what it is that I do right now. If I ever get to a point where I may have to give up on it, well so be it but that point is not now, and hopefully not in the foreseeable future. I work very hard to be good at what I do. My current focus is on learning as much…
There are many thing to master in this life. Business is just one, you name others(hint: family, prof skills, sports, etc). Think about it.
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I would not go as far as to say that a startup is not for me (Don't need another demotivating factor :D). I have a dream, and I intend to work on it while I do what it is that I do right now. If I ever get to a point where I may have to give up on it, well so be it but that point is not now, and hopefully not in the foreseeable future. I work very hard to be good at what I do. My current focus is on learning as much…
Wow! Now you sound much more motivated! Good luck with that! Anyway I was just saying that even if you decided not to start anything, its just fine! There are many thing to master in this life. Business is just one, you name others(hint: family, prof skills, sports, etc). Think about it.
Thanks for the vote of confidence.
Just haven't found that killer idea yet.