From: Emlyn (emlyn@one.net.au)
Date: Sun Sep 17 2000 - 18:34:15 MDT
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From: "Technotranscendence" <neptune@mars.superlink.net>
To: <extropians@extropy.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2000 4:22 PM
Subject: Re: Where's genetic programming at? (was Re: Jobs,Lots of stuff
aboutSoftware world (was re: Homeless))
> On Saturday, September 16, 2000 3:17 PM Emlyn emlyn@one.net.au wrote:
> > failed, and; 8) Hire a mix of old and young including some people near
the
> > top who have already tasted startup success.
>
> Just out of curiousity, show of hands: How many here have worked or are
> working for startups? I've worked for two so far.
>
> That said, would any here be willing to work at a start with others on the
> list? This is based on what you already know -- assuming no one on the
list
> is representing a hand they're not holding.:)
>
> Cheers!
>
> Daniel Ust
> http://uweb.superlink.net/neptune/
>
>
I previously worked for a startup; ouch, ouch. The correct euphemism would
be "an important learning experience". Ouch.
I'm currently working for a company that I don't think calls itself a
startup, but it's kind of close (I think it's main differences from a
startup might be profitability & an unlikeliness to explode in flames at any
second - a good thing!)
I do like the world of startups; I don't think I could work for a large org
again in a hurry; my personality is only just growing back as it is.
Startups of course are not some glorious paradise; they have some rather
thorny aspects. However, it's the kind of environment I'd expect to suit an
extrope - what's the old cliche? "Rugged individualist"? If you can add
"thick skinned" to that, it's the way to go.
The idea of working with people from these virtual parts is a big drawcard
for me. You have to spend a lot of time with people you work with; best if
they're not total arseholes (a big ask). I like you guys, even the ones that
piss me off!
So, my five spare minutes a day is up for grabs; anyone?
Emlyn
(translation: I'm not available, but hey, I'd still like to know what's
going on if anyone organises something)
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