Comments on: What do you want in a job?

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By: Scott Montgomerie

Scott Montgomerie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:11:59 +0000

Kevin – After working in 3 startups, as well as a Fortune 500, I completely agree. I attribute a large portion of where I am because of the opportunity I had to work in a startup when I was 17, where I quickly became the lead developer there (note to other startups – NEVER make an 18-year-old your lead developer). It was an amazing experience to have that much ownership in a product, and to have the kind of people and mentors around you that help you grow so quickly. It’s a great feeling to know that even though you’re not “paid” for every hour you work, every hour you put in is contributing in a large way to the success or failure of that company, which is hugely motivational.

Having seen the other side of it in a Fortune 500, where you are “putting in your time”, I’d take the long hours and crappy pay any day over a great salary where what you do may or may not affect someone (though, as you said, in the lows of startups a Fortune 500 salary does sound pretty good).

Great article – hopefully it helps more people get into the startup game where they can make a difference, grow, and really get something out of their lives.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:16:39 +0000

Haha, thanks Ben. I don’t know about successful, but I am definitely enjoying learning things along the way.

Although it was very brief, we met at last year’s Banff Venture Forum. I enjoyed hearing about Standout Jobs and your journey. Canada needs more guys like you.

By: Ben Yoskovitz

Ben Yoskovitz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:08:54 +0000

Kevin – Thank you for linking to my post on working at startups.

You have an incredible story. I enjoyed reading your bio / history. From successful beekeeper to successful entrepreneur and angel investor. Amazing stuff.