Job Loss Risks

The cluster discusses the significant risks and fears associated with losing employment, especially when considering quitting a job to pursue startups, side projects, or other ventures, highlighting concerns like financial instability, health insurance, and unemployment in tough job markets.

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Sample Comments

madeofpalk β€’ Jul 8, 2022 β€’ View on HN

Seems unwise. You can always be fired or otherwise lose your job.

yolo3000 β€’ Jul 16, 2022 β€’ View on HN

How can that work, what if you lose your job. Doesn't make sense

coreless β€’ Dec 2, 2019 β€’ View on HN

Well, just imagine that you can’t risk losing your $12/hr job, either.

ekianjo β€’ Aug 24, 2018 β€’ View on HN

wow so if you lose your job because of that, bad luck I guess?

arm32 β€’ Aug 7, 2025 β€’ View on HN

What's bad about not wanting to lose your job?

MadSudaca β€’ Mar 29, 2020 β€’ View on HN

It wouldn't be too nice if you lose your job in the process.

oneeyedpigeon β€’ Jul 24, 2023 β€’ View on HN

Have you considered that some people may be unable to do so without losing their job?

ModernMech β€’ Apr 7, 2025 β€’ View on HN

Hard to be passionate about a job that might not be there tomorrow.

jacquesm β€’ Dec 23, 2019 β€’ View on HN

Quitting your job is not a zero risk opportunity.

throwaway98797 β€’ Oct 30, 2023 β€’ View on HN

losing your job is not the same as losing capital