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I thought this post was going to ask... why are any of you looking for jobs? Isn't HN for entrepreneurs and founders? Is everyone else too scared to live in poverty until their ideas succeed?

That's what I think when I see "Who's Hiring" thread, but maybe I think differently.

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I think HN itself is meant more for people interested in technology.

I would go out on a limb and say that there are likely more workers here than founders.

Also, somewhat ironically, very few "Who is hiring" posts are from startups themselves, unless you broaden the definition of startup and consider profitable young firms in there too.

Yes to "too scared to live in poverty until their ideas succeed?". I live in Uruguay, where failure (especially bankruptcy) is extremely punished socially.

I have a side project (not yet released), I know it's not a startup but it lets me tinker and learn :) . If it does well (and I manage to build some savings) I might take the plunge.

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