I've got an interesting choice in front of me. I'm currently employed at a (relatively) safe corporate job with decent salary. The work is tedious and not in the least bit exciting/fulfilling, but it pays the bills and feeds the wife and baby.
Last week I got contacted by a recruiter looking for a process engineer with 5ish years of experience to fill a job opening for a company that's currently in startup mode, though has been at it for a few years already. According to the recruiter (obligatory grain of salt) they're willing to pay the equivalent of a 30% raise, plus 15% bonus (currently no annual bonus), plus stock options.
I've heard all sorts of warnings about the risks of working for a startup; everything from job insecurity to long hours. Is there anyone here who has some experience with this? Any advice on determining if the risk is worth it, or means of mitigating said risk? Or should I expect such outrageous hours that I'll have no time to spend with my wife and baby girl?
Last week I got contacted by a recruiter looking for a process engineer with 5ish years of experience to fill a job opening for a company that's currently in startup mode, though has been at it for a few years already. According to the recruiter (obligatory grain of salt) they're willing to pay the equivalent of a 30% raise, plus 15% bonus (currently no annual bonus), plus stock options.
I've heard all sorts of warnings about the risks of working for a startup; everything from job insecurity to long hours. Is there anyone here who has some experience with this? Any advice on determining if the risk is worth it, or means of mitigating said risk? Or should I expect such outrageous hours that I'll have no time to spend with my wife and baby girl?