Startups are messy, and exciting, and the work incentive is different. Working for a startup is awesome, and I think most people should join a startup at some point in their career. [Read also - Work in a startup 3 times in your life.]
You will be trading your time for two things - 1) accelerated learning and stacking up new skills and 2) potential financial upside in the future.
Go in with your eyes wide open and ask Questions.
If you’re thinking of joining an early stage startup, especially in a senior role, you need to ask the right questions going in.
#1 - "How many shares are outsta...