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It might be wise to also consider the community and values of a company before you commit to it. For most people, and particularly for people at startups or in demanding technical roles, you'll spend more time with your co-workers than almost anyone else. You'll be relying on them in crises, supporting them when they fall, and looking to them for a lot more than a check. In some ways a job is like an investment, but in others it's like a marriage.

Years ago, I picked a small startup (with a great CEO, a great team, a great product - all the things mentioned in the article), but when I think about the best part of the decision to join them, it was how the whole company came together to support me when I suffered a personal tragedy. I'm happy about that startup's success, but I'm even happier that I was able to make (and keep) the friends I made there.