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Thesamiam13x

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Is this normal for a startup?

So I just started with a new startup only 2 years old and just recently decided to bring the sales team in house.


Well the "equipments" I have are:

Software tech stack

Headset


Nothing else, oh and no health insurance, which I didnt know until my 2nd day. This is a first time for me, I always thought companies provided them but its also my first time working for a startup this new.


Thoughts?


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braintank
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Enterprise Account Executive
Not having resources is common at a (bad) startup. No insurance isn't. You're being taken advantage of. 
Start looking for a new job.

Lesson learned: ask questions during interview.

We're both in twin cities, DM me if they ever ship that feature.
ADudeBeingAGuy
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Account Executive
You’re on fire today brainy 🔥
braintank
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Enterprise Account Executive
These are layups ;)
ADudeBeingAGuy
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Account Executive
There’s like 6 people keeping this place alive so… gotta recognize the 🔥 when you see it
CuriousFox
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Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
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Sales
Appreciate it man! Wait we can DM people?
braintank
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Enterprise Account Executive
Coming this month (allegedly)
jefe
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Lean stack, normal. No insurance, not.

As others have said, that last one is on you though. Seems like you're US-based, so I'd say get out quick in case you actually need that insurance.

Insurance is expensive for a small company. BUT a lot of start-ups will join plans that have a bunch of other start-ups involved so they get a better package at a better price. Instead of purchasing for 5-20 employees, they're combined with several other organizations of a similar size.
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
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Sales
Got it, thanks for the insight!!
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
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Rolling 20's all day
My friend, did you not ask about benefits package before taking a job? That's on you. 
Live and learn though. I look back on my first two jobs and I learned a shit ton of life lessons that the now me would never fall for. 
Best of luck 
braintank
Politicker
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Enterprise Account Executive
Amen. Asking about the basics (like benefits) is table stakes.
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
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Sales
I never worked for a company that didn't have health insurance so never even crosses my mind. But yes definitely on me though 😕
ADudeBeingAGuy
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Account Executive
Oof
Gasty
Notable Contributor
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War Room Community Manager
run
CaneWolf
Politicker
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Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Like Forrest Gump run.
Jr7
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AM
good reference
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
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Sales
lol
Blackwargreymon
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MDR
Lean stack, normal. No insurance, not.
ChumpChange
Politicker
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Channel Manager
No insurance! You're basically a contractor without the beefy hourly pay!?!  Bounce ASAP.
BostonHound
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Enterprise BDR
Huge red flag, with benefits like that (or lack of) they will struggle to attract good talent and therefore struggle to succeed. Great to get in early at a startup but if they already arent taking care of employees (and apparently werent upfront about no healthcare) that doesnt bode well for the future.
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
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Sales
Thanks for the feedback!!
I_LOVE_WINE
Executive
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Enterprise AE
No bueno.  That is a very lean setup and no health insurance is not something I would (at this point in my life) tolerate.  Labor market is still pretty tight, if I were you I would look to take my talents elsewhere.  
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
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Sales
Thank you!!
CatMom
Politicker
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Account Executive
Yeah unless the person who runs this company is your best friend and you’re doing them a favor by helping out a little…otherwise, even the lack of equipment is sus. 
Error32
Politicker
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ISR
Companies fire you with no notice, you can go get the best offer you can get.

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