[tptacek]

That's true, but what's also true is that virtually every bigco has checks and balances to address that problem, whereas the job of HR in a post-A-round startup is mostly to screw you on health insurance.

Whether those checks function well or not, there's usually nothing you can do about an irrational or abusive CEO or VP/Eng at a startup.

[StrawberryFrog]

the job of HR in a post-A-round startup is mostly to screw you on health insurance

That goes only for the USA. Sorry to touch that topic, but it's true.

[jswinghammer]

I've always had good experience with health insurance at the startups I've worked for.

[StrawberryFrog]

IN the UK, it's just not an issue that you think about. Your NHS cover is unaffected by who, if anyone, employs you.