Surviving a Year at a Startup: My Honest Review

I joined an AI startup as a backend developer last year, and now that I've completed one year, here's my honest review.

The Good:

  • Flexible work environment, my opinions were well-received
  • Got to work with a diverse tech stack (AWS, Docker, FastAPI, etc.)

The Tough Parts:

  • Frequent overtime, salary lower than at large corporations
  • Uncertainty: projects sometimes got canceled abruptly

Overall: Lots of learning, but high physical toll. Worth the experience for those willing to take on the challenge.

by 스타트업러126

4 answers

A year isn't exactly short... I've had a similar experience lol but the overtime was really brutal.

by 데이터덕후805 · ▲0

Isn't the AI startup scene kind of cooling off now? It was hot just a few months ago.

by 취준생김씨704 · ▲0

I envy that you've worked with a diverse tech stack. I'm just tinkering with Flask...

by 취준생김씨346 · ▲0

You have to accept that the salary is lower than at large corporations, but the uncertainty is the scariest part. If a project gets canceled, there's an immediate gap in your career.

by 밤샘코더829 · ▲0