A 22 old college dropout who lives with roommates in a shared apartment can live in $50,000 a year or less, even in the Valley.
As a sibling comment mentioned, working at startups, especially early stage startups, isn't for everyone. If a person has major financial obligations a more steady job with less uncertainty (and less potential for upside) is probably the best fit.
As a sibling comment mentioned, working at startups, especially early stage startups, isn't for everyone. If a person has major financial obligations a more steady job with less uncertainty (and less potential for upside) is probably the best fit.