Work at a startup

“Working at large companies things tend to be somewhat figured out. A typical question I would get when interviewing new engineers for roles on the team was about what the most difficult part of the job is. My honest answer was always there was me and another engineer. If we didn't know the answer that means you have to figure it out because no one else at the company knows.”

“I was surprised to find that working outside of traditional business hours was regularly expected at a job where during the interview process the hiring manager had emailed back and forth with me on weekends, late nights and holidays. I now pay close attention to time stamps.”

“I’ve been working at a startup for about a year now, and it’s been a wild ride. I’ve loved it and hated it and everything in between. [...] I’ve often worked 12-hour days, and sometimes even longer. This can be tough to manage, especially if you have a family or other commitments outside of work.”