3 Hidden Pitfalls To Working For A Startup

By Jemima Lopez

When 20-somethings hear about startups, we invariably imagine the glamorous cafeteria and play space at Google or the young and enthused workforce behind Facebook. Startups have a reputation for playing fast and loose with their work schedule, fostering innovation and offering a lax atmosphere that's lacking in many established and corporate working environments.

So it's no wonder so many of us are tempted to ditch our 9-to-5 job at typical buttoned-up companies in favor of joining a startup.