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		boringg 88 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Do YC after you graduate: Early decision for stude... Doesn't part of your soul die when you start working for big tech? All that youthful energy and hope to push a potentially meaningless product. Such a sad thing to watch potential and idealism get crushed. I understand its provocative statement - your play is the risk free life route - perfect for many many people but not everyone. Certainly not people who want to build things that go into the wild.

mikestew 88 days ago [–]

Doesn't part of your soul die when you start working for big tech?

I learned more at Microsoft than any of the startups I worked at. I shipped product to more users than at any startup I worked at.

I understand its provocative statement…

Meh, more of an example of “begging the question” than anything else.

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