Job security at pod shops
Seems like people jump around a lot (especially between shops) but how bad is the job security actually? Anecdotally, do you have any stories (also of people who have managed to stay for a long time)?
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Job security is traded for potential upside and getting paid “to eat what you kill”
Use LinkedIn as a resource. You can look up thousands of current and former employees to see their career arc
This doesn’t mean they got fired - a few years may be enough for people before they want better WLB/other priorities
It’s bad
Not great. People last 1-2 years on average. It’s not just making money that is difficult. It’s being able to make money within their risk model. Constant pressure to put on risk and strict limits.
Can you describe the risk limits? Trying to get an idea of the chopping line
If you have to ask, it's not going to work. I'm serious.
If you're junior you're generally safe...not as safe as you'd probably like to be but its not a glaring issue. Once you become senior/"risk on" you basically have a timer.
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