[RemoteIsHeaven]

> I’ve been working on a startup on the side with my friend for almost a year now and the work has rarely ever burnt me out.

Well done! I explained this paradox in my root comment here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39809297

Curious to hear what your thoughts are

[JohnBrookz]

I think this would apply to most people but really it’s just how capitalism works.

I think for some people the value of starting is business is having control of who you surround yourself with.

I want to work with ambitious, smart and kind people who actively want to build a better world. I wouldn’t mind working at a company like that even if the job was tough.

Unfortunately most companies are ran by greedy ambitious people with no wisdom or care for tomorrow. Long term is end of the year for these people and big picture expands only to the business they work in. The people you work with aren’t any better either typically.

So really the only option is to build a company.