[alex_lod]

I've never been able to find the time or motivation to do side projects, probably because I'm more of an all-in kinda guy. But I agree that side projects could be a good way to scratch the startup itch and have a great time, too.

[dmd149]

Do you think you'd have the time and motivation to do a side project if you worked at a big company?

I'm also curious to see how stressed you were working at a start-up. If you're getting as much stress as the founders without the potential upside, it seems like in many cases it may not be worth it.

[alex_lod]

I've worked at big companies before and I could never go back. I'm not a 9-5 kinda guy, which is what I meant by "all in."

Stress is something that comes with doing exciting, scary things. Sure, having a comfortable day job and working on a side project on the side might be fun, but it's probably not scary and big, unless of course the side project becomes something big. At which point you'll be stressed again.