Ask HN: If you were forming a team, would you hire your colleagues?

[johnpython]

If you were forming a team for a new project or startup, would you hire your current or former colleagues? Why or why not?

If they were forming a team, would they hire you?

[JunaidBhai]

Definitely, yes. Provided I've got a need for their skill-set.

Why: Because I would be well aware of their core, strengths, and weaknesses at the same time. Moreover, it'd be counter-productive in spending time to find the person fit for the job.

If they were forming a team, would they hire you? I believe they should, provided my skills are useful for them.