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Discussion on: What are some red flags to look out for in the first few weeks of a new dev job?

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Isaac Lyman

Watch out for the unholy startup trifecta:

  • open floor plan
  • required hours in the office
  • deadlines

The first two make it impossible to think. The last one makes it a job requirement.

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Robert Sweetman

I am going to have to steal the phrase 'un-holy startup trifecta'

Also, from above, "We hope to be acquired" as part of the business plan with zero plan on how to get the business to a point where someone "might" like to acquire it...

facepalm