[alberth]

>>"I’d be happy if 37signals is the last place I work."

It's crazy to me that a co-founder of a company would talk this way about their own business ... at least publicly.

For a company with paying customers, this kind of statement doesn't instill confidence in the long-term commitment of it's founders in the business.

[angersock]

I think you misread the meaning--I think he's saying "Hey, I don't ever want to work for/work at/start another company". That's the opposite of what you're worried about.

[ksmiley]

Perhaps he thinks the cofounder wants to coast along in a cushy position for the rest of his life, burdening the company. He's saying "phew! I don't ever have to apply for another job! puts feet on desk"

Not that I agree with it, but I understand the interpretation. It's a fairly common view in the tech industry that you should get a new job every 18 months or else your skills will degrade.

[moconnor]

In what way does a co-founder intending to stay with the company put its long-term commitment to paying customers at risk?

[eric-hu]

My guess is that the statement

"I’d be happy if 37signals is the last place I work."

is very similar to:

"37signals is the last place I'd want to work"

...which is quite a polar difference from the first statement.

[eyko]

what?