Tired but excited

There’s a lot of chatter on social media nowadays about work hours for Goldman bankers. Apparently some analysts took a survey of their colleagues and published the data revealing that work hours are brutal and the environment may even be worse.

This is no surprise. The hours and work culture of investment banking is widely publicized and maybe even celebrated.

I’ve never worked in investment banking, but I do remember the days of working long hours for a large firm. My experience is nothing compared to what they go through, but 80-100 hour weeks were common at times. The work always seemed endless and I never truly felt rewarded from completing those weeks.

I also write this on hour number 12 in the office right now working for a startup. Most people who have been through it know that startup life isn’t easy. Hours are long and you find new ways to get punched in the face every day.

With that said, the amount of reward I get from work is unparalleled. I’m controlling my own destiny and I have skin in the game. That’s something I never had in my last job. I’m tired… it’s been a long day and I’m ready to go home. Tomorrow is an even longer day of calls and meetings.

Despite all that, I’m still excited. Tomorrow is another opportunity to win as a company.