Why doesnt taking a job at a software start up with an unproven record in hopes that it hits big time instead of working in county IT department not count? The employee working for the county has security, a stable job with little to no risk of a layoff, regular promotions if they just keep their head down, do their job and keep their mouth shut they have a nice pension at the end of the rainbow. On the other hand, the one that goes to work at the start up will most likely be on the streets looking for a new job in 6 to 24 months. Why is that not taking a risk and shouldnt that person be rewarded if the help one of the few winners succeed?
