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Does anyone actually work at a company because they do interesting stuff, rather than option terms?




I do interesting stuff in my free time. I make money in my work time.

Not quite really—I do enjoy my work and my time at my job, and I would sacrifice some compensation to work at a more interesting/meaningful/fun company. I don't price the enjoyment of 50% of my waking hours at zero, of course. But my primary purpose in working a job is making money, and I don't think that's anything to be ashamed about. I want to buy a house one day.


Ok, that's a good take. To be honest, I've never thought about it like that. Thanks for the perspective.


No, but occasionally you get something interesting at work.

Very rarely. 99% it's all implement this API route or implement this react component.

Waste of time, but pays well and will let you retire early.




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