Startup jobs aren't for everyone. The demands of the
work tend to be met with amazing rewards. However, sometimes these perks get
misinterpreted as guaranteed compensation… as if equity would be just like a
salary. Across the board, if you want amazing you have to be amazing… Here are
3 top myths of startup jobs and the truth about them!
Myth
#1: "Don't worry about the pay cut, you're going to get equity in the
business.”
You might get equity in the company… but you’re not
going to stroll into it! If a founder is going to give up their stake in
something great, they are going expect you to be great. Compensation for jobs
listed on My Career City can be anywhere from free to valuable stock options.
It all simply depends on the opportunity and how much effort you invest.
Myth
#2: "If the company grows, you'll find yourself in an executive role at an
early age."
Answer: It’s very possible but once again you won’t
stroll into this position. One Startup is looking for a Chief Marketing Officer.
Subscribe to our newsletter to find out more! You would of course need to be
Top Talent, but you could walk out of an MBA program and potentially be in the
C-Suite!
Myth
#3: "You get more responsibility at a start-up, which will translate into
better experience."
Understand where the responsibility stems from
first. Startups are trying to save on resources and thus will try make each
employee carry as much of the load as possible. This can sometimes lead to bad
“experiences” of all-nighters or failed projects. However, you would have
gotten experience that corporate workers wouldn't have. If Fortune 500 wants
something done, it throws its cash at it to make it happen. If a startup wants
something done, it throws its talent at it.
Get the opportunity to be a part of or even lead meaningful
project
Get the opportunity to be on the ground to see the results of your
work
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