[tyre]

I think you're selling yourself short. If you're a generalist, there are plenty of startups who need exactly that. FAANG might not value all of the experience you have, but there are a hell of a lot of companies that do.

I would also say that the best businesses hire failed founders. They're among the most valuable early employees imaginable.

[mucholove]

Yes, but wouldn’t they still end up at a startup? Pay is lower, stress is higher. Working not living rules the day.