You are ready for a new challenge and decide to try something new: you start working at a start-up. Because admit it, who wouldn't want to work at a start-up that has the potential to become the next Google. Why not? First of all, 9 out of 10 start-ups fail, so you don't have to turn to a start-up for job security. Secondly, the salary: don't expect a lot of money and the secondary employment conditions are not as extensive as you may be used to. Finally, it is hard work, don't count on a 9-to-5 mentality and be prepared for many ups en down. But what makes working at a start-up attractive? What do you get in return for giving up better employment conditions? We list the benefits of working at a start-up for you.

You matter!

Start-ups stand for innovation and how cool is it if you are part of a groundbreaking innovation that will soon spread all over the world. At corporate companies you are only a small part of the bigger picture and ideas are quickly put in the suggestion box. This is different at a start-up, where your ideas are essential for the growth and success of the company.

Responsibility

Working at a start-up means working in a small team where there is little to no room for specialists with the same competencies. This means that as a specialist you are quickly assigned responsibilities and targets. An advantage here is that you have complete freedom to determine how you will achieve these targets, either to the left or to the right.

The work culture

Working at a start-up is working within a family, which creates a special atmosphere. Everyone is enthusiastic, closely involved within the company and helps each other where necessary. The working atmosphere is very coordinated, which is reflected in the way of communicating. Everyone communicates talk freely with each other and dare to say what needs to be said. You are all working towards a greater goal and everyone does this in their own way.

Flexibility

Corporate companies are complex in terms of personnel regulations, but at a start-up there is more flexibility. Starting an hour later, working from home for a day, working on Saturday instead of Friday or the Friday afternoon drinks which starts at three o'clock. Some start-ups even allow you to take unlimited vacation days, as long as you achieve your targets.

Lots of variety

No day at a start-up is the same. On a Blue Monday, a lead can unexpectedly come along and all efforts must be made within the start-up. If you were still working on the growth strategy yesterday, today you have to get the product presentation in order to convert the lead into a sale. Each employee therefore has a diverse range of tasks, which offers room to discover your own hidden talents.

Do you want to further develop and challenge yourself within a dynamic environment? Are you willing to work for less salary to take a start-up to greater heights? Then working at a start-up is the right step for your career.