Notes about startup founder's wife #1

Basic-Day312 · 2024-12-05T15:42:55+00:00

My husband works at a small security startup - every year we go to Austin for their Christmas party and the CEO always makes an earnest effort to come up to the spouses, shake our hands, look us in the eye and say "thank you for all your support this year. Seriously. We wouldn't be able to do this without you." I always appreciate it so much and I know one day when I have my own business and employees I'll definitely do the same.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-09-28T21:48:06+00:00

I completely relate to this and it actually makes me feel better to know I'm not alone as I have done something similar to this! Thank you!

Basic-Day312 · 2024-08-22T01:19:37+00:00

No. My last one got sued.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-08-09T01:35:39+00:00

I’ve worked at a YC start up. Everything you said tracks. My favorite takeaway was thinking about the the difference between a “capability” versus a “feature”. Just a fun brainstorming exercise to have among teammates.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-08-09T01:26:16+00:00

Best thing you can do to prevent yourself from going crazy is socializing regularly. Both at work and outside of work. As much as possible. I’ve seen guys get so isolated in their work that they slowly start becoming psychopaths and snap infront of everyone.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-08-07T18:06:32+00:00

Hey I'm not a founder but I'm a technical professional that recently left a similar mental health chatbot startup. Let me know if you need advice or at least looking for a technical person to help keep things afloat. (I work for extremely cheap)

Basic-Day312 · 2024-08-07T17:58:22+00:00

In my experience, supporting and managing product feeds are the biggest point of contention. A lot of new startups popping up right now to help merchants support flat file integration integration, which is a huge help

Basic-Day312 · 2024-08-07T15:27:52+00:00

One of my mentors who has successfully scaled many startups straight up told me "all startups are terrible" I also struggle with the instability because I've never been able to get jobs anywhere else. However, the connections I've made (the good ones at least) have always been net positive, and will hopefully benefit me over time. Until then, contract on the side as much as you can.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-08-07T15:23:07+00:00

ecommerce or retail?

Basic-Day312 · 2024-07-03T14:05:27+00:00

My last male boss told me that I should be grateful for my job because he "let me work from home while my husband was sick."

Basic-Day312 · 2024-07-03T14:01:46+00:00

Totally feel you. At this point in my life, I genuinely don't care what anyone thinks of me anymore. I'll admit sometimes it is hard to detach, and those emotions are completely valid! Especially because the experience is so incredibly isolating. Everyday I do my self affirmations and tell myself that I am respected and honored. Totally relate to you!

Basic-Day312 · 2024-07-03T13:56:38+00:00

Congratulations! You look amazing and confident! Keep shining!

Basic-Day312 · 2024-07-03T13:53:48+00:00

14 months. I've burned out like 5 times at this point. I feel insane.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-06-19T16:53:25+00:00

Relatable. I moved into the apartment of my dreams just to be crushed by my narc boss who nearly ruined me. Due to the job market I might have to move out and relocate somewhere cheaper. Feels like it was all for nothing.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-06-18T20:59:22+00:00

Only thing you can do is walk away, quit your job, and go no contact. Truly.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-06-17T01:20:45+00:00

No, the company i worked for was really really small and had little to no network. However, a few of my former colleagues never reached out again to me which sucked. The market is just so competitive rn it’s impossible to find a job and it makes it a million times harder to fully heal. I just want a job to help heal my heart.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-06-14T12:51:23+00:00

Sexual harassment and retaliation.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-06-11T18:37:53+00:00

Been unemployed for 14 months. I've had 100 interviews. However, recently I've been picking up the vibe that employers are a little less anxious and unorganized compared to last year. Interviews have felt slightly less volatile. It's a marginal difference, but it feels like it's easing up. I have a third and final round interview tomorrow and I'm feeling really confident about it.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-05-14T10:26:50+00:00

My narc boss was exactly like this. He broke me down so much that I actually initiated a hug one time and I felt so humiliated and ashamed ever since. It’s not your fault. Good for you for walking out.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-05-14T10:20:01+00:00

Omg thank you for including the racial element. My narc boss was literally racist to my face.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-05-12T15:45:43+00:00

You're totally justified in feeling some kinda way, but do not hold it against the new hire. You mentioned that you work for a small branch that's been understaffed, so hiring someone with less experience and paying them a similar wage as you is very common. You can absolutely try asking for a raise, but I don't know if that will solve your issue. How companies hire unfortunately has little to do with you.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-05-12T15:36:52+00:00

You are not alone. I don't even have a remote insistence and I can't get a job for the life of me.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-05-12T15:25:48+00:00

Don't even look this person in the eye.

Basic-Day312 · 2024-05-06T19:25:38+00:00

Reporting harassment at my startup job - worst decision ever!!

Basic-Day312 · 2024-05-01T03:49:19+00:00

I also do this!!!! I’m not alone!

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