[mywacaday]

An email like that in any organization is unacceptable. It shows complete disrespect for the individual and is a clear demonstration of toxic leadership. You likely work in startups for the opportunity to work on exciting new things, have a high salary with potential for a big pay day which as part of that you accept the stress and the risk. A lot of people work in government jobs for the stability and consistency of the work, as part of that they accept lower pay than the private sector. Their work I would argue is far more valuable to society than any startup and should not be devalued by people who have contributed virtually nothing to society by asking them to justify their jobs.

[pmarreck]

> A lot of people work in government jobs for the stability and consistency of the work, as part of that they accept lower pay than the private sector.

Speaking as a new dad currently looking for a "lower key" job due to the extreme stress of raising my toddler, I completely get that. I mean, that's the whole stereotype of "government work". But it also smacks of... a lack of initiative.

> devalued by people who have contributed virtually nothing to society

Who exactly are we speaking of, here? The guy who started 3 successful world-changing companies, or...?

[_DeadFred_]

People should be able to live/have a job even if they 'lack initiative'. Not everyone is a silicon valley perfect work unit. And not every job (especially not bureaucratic ones) require that.

> Who exactly are we speaking of, here? The guy who started 3 successful world-changing companies, or...?

The sycophants attracted to the chance to work for the guy who started 3 successful world-changing companies no matter what he's asking them to do.