[bayindirh]

> Making more money allows you to donate more to organizations that hire full time staff to achieve your broader goals for the world.

> More money means more options, more wiggle room.

Generally while having less time for yourself and suffering more.

That's brilliant. I'll take a dozen.

> Also, to me personally, the choice between hybrid and full remote isn’t even a choice.

Exactly. Being able (have) to commute to a campus which has a forest inside and ample place to walk with fresh air beats having to stay in a flat 9 hours 5 days a week by a mile.

[Thorrez]

>Generally while having less time for yourself and suffering more.

The article is talking about a fusion startup that pays less vs a "normal sort of business" that pays more. I would expect the startup to require more work.

And other example is videogame development. Videogame developers get paid less and have to work more compared to other software developers.

[bayindirh]

Working in an area you're passionate about doesn't mean you have to work more, even if it's a startup.

I know people who work in startups do great work, but no overtime, and finish what they have to finish on time. On the other hand, I have seen established companies which expect you do overtime with no overpay, because they pay you more than competitors already.

While I'm not working in a startup, I turned down numerous job offers just because I love my job and money is not my primary motivation, like the author of the post. I also did my share of overtime and oft-glorified all-nighters for a long period of time. On the other hand, I'll argue that all-nighters are unnecessary most of the time, and a good indicator of mismanagement.

Game developers love their job and I respect them with all my being, but they are exploited far too often. This still rings in my head from time to time: https://ea-spouse.livejournal.com/274.html

[sneak]

> Generally while having less time for yourself and suffering more.

I don’t find that to be the case at all, though I own and operate my own company and haven’t done W2 work for decades. You’re probably right when it comes to standard employment.

[_heimdall]

If you're able to work from home, why not live inside a forest with fresh air and walking space?

[bayindirh]

I don't live alone?