> If startups have to spend a lot more, it changes what's possible. We'll have fewer startups.
Paying higher salaries and spending more on development are related but distinct things.
You might be able to get more done by having fewer, higher paid employees. Or maybe you need have more of a mix of different ability levels to keep costs down.
> If startups have to spend a lot more, it changes what's possible.
Sometimes the business plan is just not workable. Why blame employees for expecting higher pay and not customers for not being willing to spend more? Or other cost centers for not being cheaper?
> There are a lot of factors here, but I strongly believe that much higher living and operating costs is one of them.
Paying higher salaries and spending more on development are related but distinct things.
You might be able to get more done by having fewer, higher paid employees. Or maybe you need have more of a mix of different ability levels to keep costs down.
> If startups have to spend a lot more, it changes what's possible.
Sometimes the business plan is just not workable. Why blame employees for expecting higher pay and not customers for not being willing to spend more? Or other cost centers for not being cheaper?
> There are a lot of factors here, but I strongly believe that much higher living and operating costs is one of them.
Yeah, that for instance.