If you work at a start-up, what are you enjoying most?

September 29,2021 at 5:24PM UTC

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AnonymousSeptember 29,2021 at 8:13PM UTC
the flexibility and the forward-thinking benefits!
S.September 30,2021 at 5:04PM UTC
Yes, those are some of my top fave perks, too!
Barb HansenSeptember 29,2021 at 11:32PM UTC
I've worked in many startups - from 4 of us working in a garage around one table to a startup that went from Series A to an IPO to being a co-founder of my own startup.
What i have always liked about working at startups is the pace. Not necessarily, move fast and break things fast but there is a sense of urgency in projects.
And, I love the brainstorming-meetings to solve problems, and there always seem to be problems to solve, some of which are caused by the sense of urgency that I mentioned above :)
I am always amazed at how a group of people can put their heads together and come up with solutions that are sometimes truly amazing.
S.September 30,2021 at 5:06PM UTC
This is great! I've worked in quite a few startups myself. I love them. I work well under pressure, so the fast-paced environments really motivate me, and I appreciate the challenge of solving problems.
Cynthia Armistead NewmanOctober 6,2021 at 4:04PM UTC
I've worked in multiple startups as well as huge companies (Apple, for one). I greatly prefer smaller startups because I like feeling like I'm making a real difference. I know that my performance impacts the company in a significant way.
The companies tend to be more flexible in many ways and to offer better benefits, too.
S.October 6,2021 at 4:54PM UTC
I agree. I do love smaller companies and start-ups myself.
Chre M. Davis, M.S.Ed.October 10,2021 at 1:59AM UTC
I just started with a start up a month ago! Besides what has already been mentioned here, I would add that I feel like there are so many possibilities for my own career path. I feel my ideas are valued and considered.
S.October 13,2021 at 5:06PM UTC
Congrats! Love start-ups. They challenge you to grow creatively and professionally! I'm sure you'll do well!