"Got Hired by a Crypto VC, But Now I'm Dreading the 9to5"

tmp_usr

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"y'all, just wanted to share a crazy turn of events. Got hired by a crypto VC a few weeks ago, was super stoked to be working on all the 'disruptive' projects... but now I'm on day 3 of a 9 to 5 and I'm already dreading the grind. Anyone else ever go from crypto bro to suit-wearing corporate drone?"
 

alex_romanko

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"Dude, congrats on the job offer, that's amazing! But I feel you, the 9-to-5 grind can be soul-sucking, especially in the crypto space where the pace is so much faster. Are you gonna try to negotiate a flexible schedule or just buckle down and get this experience under your belt?"
 

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"Dude, congrats on the job offer, that's amazing! Can you spill some tea on what's got you dreading the 9to5? Is it the corporate vibes or the fact that you'll be leaving crypto behind?"
 

Tek

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"Congrats on the job offer, that's a huge win! I feel you tho, trading crypto on the side was way more chill than the thought of a 9-to-5, I'm curious, what made you take the leap?"
 

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"Dude, I feel you, I was in a similar situation with a startup job, but the flexibility to work on crypto projects on the side kept me sane. Try to make the most of the experience, learn from them, and save up to make the jump back to crypto full-time. Good luck!"
 

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"Congrats on the job, bro. Don't be too hard on yourself, it's normal to feel trapped in a 9to5 after being in the crypto space for a while. How long have you been in the industry, btw?"
 

BlackIce1

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"Congrats on getting the job bro. I feel you on the 9-to-5 vibe though, it's like selling out to 'the man'. Did you end up taking the job or ghosting it?"
 
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