“Do you like the work you’re doing?” / “No,” I said. / “Then it’s over.”
Developer leaves Amazon for a $300K startup offer. Three weeks later, the founders discover he prioritized tennis over a critical deadline. When confronted, he admits he doesn’t actually care about the work. Fired on the spot. Startups aren’t just looking for smart people. They need true believers. If you’re treating it as a job rather than a calling, FAANG is where you belong.