If you think you are the perfect fit for the entrepreneur lifestyle, but you’re not yet sure if you’re ready to start your own, then I recommend that you take a job with an existing startup first to validate the culture realities against your dream. Without risking all your life savings, you may find that corporate desk you have as an alternative is a lot more satisfying.
Running or working for a startup is more of a lifestyle than a career choice. Be prepared for chaos, long hours, and small paychecks in the short-term. Founders stock, and stock options, will be worth nothing for the first several years, if not forever. The fun is the long-term potential of changing the world, and maybe even hitting it big financially.
