7 Things You Should Know About Working For An Early-Stage Startup

Repeat slowly after me: I love my job…I love my job.. I love my job…

Alexandra Walker-Jones
7 min readMay 12, 2022

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In August of last year, I accepted what would become the most challenging and simultaneously rewarding job of my life! I signed on to be the Content and Communications Manager for an early-stage startup in data technology and consumer health.

While it’s safe to say there have been plenty of ups and downs along the way, now — just over 10 months into my job — I’ve come to know the ropes pretty well. And while all new adventures (or ventures) are bound to come with a learning curve, there are a few things to note that can help anyone interest in the startup world feel that little bit more prepared…

7 Things You Should Know About Working For An Early-Stage Startup

1. Office Hours? What Are Those?!

Not only do the regular clock-in, clock-out hours of a 9–5 not apply when it comes to working for an early-stage startup, but that exciting line we look forward to — the one that differentiates the work week from the weekend….

Yup. That’s practically non-existent.

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Alexandra Walker-Jones

Content writer and published author in the plant-based health and wellness sphere. I’m just here to learn! awalkerjones.com