ASK HN: THOSE WHO'VE JOINED A FRIEND'S STARTUP AS AN EMPLOYEE, HOW DID THAT GO? (HACKER NEWS THREAD)

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The dynamics of joining a friend's startup as an employee aren't widely discussed. This Hacker News thread provides many personal anecdotes of what the experience is like. While some people report positive experiences, many replies tell the story of how the decision to work at a friend's startup ultimately cost them the friendship. Working with friends may be more enjoyable, but the decision to join a startup should be based on the startup itself rather than the friendship - is the opportunity good, does it progress your career, does it pay you well, and is the equity fair?