10 Clues That You Work For A Startup

Photo by:  Alex Wong
Photo by: Alex Wong
  1. You regularly aim at a moving target – This is what we are doing until we change it.
  2. Your opinion on what is happening actually matters – You better have one.
  3. Everyone is sold out for the mission of the company – This doesn’t mean however that everyone is on the same page. See #1
  4. Your job focus changes regularly – This is more than wearing multiple hats, this is about working to ensure success.
  5. You are excited about the possibilities that are ahead of you and it keeps you awake at night. – Dream big or go home.
  6. Emails come in at all hours of the night – Especially when you are working for a global startup.
  7. Being nimble is not an option, but a norm – If you can’t embrace change, working for a startup may not be the best place for you.
  8. There is something to learn from every decision, deal, sale, etc. – Everything you do you learn from.
  9. You are surrounded by super motivated and intelligent people – Everyone wants the team to win!
  10. The work you do has a major impact on the success of the company – If not, you will be looking for a new job 🙂

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