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Discussion on: Startups: Should it feel like working for free?

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Médéric Burlet

This seems very fishy imo. Most of our clients are startups and well either they pay from their pocket the development either they do fundraising. Make sure you re-read the contract in details maybe have it checked by your lawyer that there is no hidden clause stipulating they can fire you without paying you.

We are a startup and we are all payed on a monthly basis.

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Alireza Jahandideh

Thank you for your input.

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Alireza Jahandideh

There is no contract yet but I'll make sure to get it checked when ready.

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Médéric Burlet

You shouldn't be working without a contract as the company can literally keep all your work and never pay you.

Now you are working for free

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Alireza Jahandideh

Exactly! 😁

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Médéric Burlet

You should at least sign a contract for services rendered so they will pay you at later date.