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The world "founders" live in is so foreign to me, I barely understand the words. It's useful to read this stuff once in a while, though, as a reminder that when a mega tech company with billions in profits lays off tens of thousands of people, the ones at the top are not even on the same planet, in terms of their values and they way they think about the world, as me and everyone I know.

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Trust me when I say that the people who think about whether they can quit are typically worse off financially and at the brink of burnt out.

Yeah it's like a weird cult.

Like.. Do it as long as you want. Quit when you're done. Don't be a fool and keep doing it when you shouldn't. If someone calls you a quitter, tell them it felt right and move on.

I think there are some external factors to consider. Did you convince people to move their families and join your quest? Did you make other commitments to people? If people are dependent on you and you cut and run when things get tough, why should anyone ever trust you again?

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