As someone, in their mid twenties, who is currently transitioning from a big company to a startup:
The stability question will always be there, regardless of the existence of a bubble. With a startup, there's always a greater risk of losing your job. If it was about a 6 figure salary, I would just move to another big company, many of which are hiring right now.
A fast paced high risk environment is what I'm interested in, and what I think is best for my career and learning. This transition is a non-issue for me, and independent of market trends.
I don't think 'crawling back to a more stable corporate gig' is a reliable backup plan. However, if I did, why would I lament? I would probably be hired with a comparable salary to that if I stayed on and grew from promotions. More importantly, I will have gained more in the process.
The stability question will always be there, regardless of the existence of a bubble. With a startup, there's always a greater risk of losing your job. If it was about a 6 figure salary, I would just move to another big company, many of which are hiring right now.
A fast paced high risk environment is what I'm interested in, and what I think is best for my career and learning. This transition is a non-issue for me, and independent of market trends.
I don't think 'crawling back to a more stable corporate gig' is a reliable backup plan. However, if I did, why would I lament? I would probably be hired with a comparable salary to that if I stayed on and grew from promotions. More importantly, I will have gained more in the process.