It really depends on the company and how much the company trusts you.
I'm an employer and if a new employee who has not gained by full trust continually comes in late, then yes it is horrible.
But I do have employees that I really trust. I know they are 100% committed to the business and committed to helping it succeed. They have proven over time that the company is always on their minds. In this case, I could care less if they come in late, work from home, etc. But it does take time.
Also, it is worth noting that losing trust is a lot easier than gaining it.
there's plenty of new crowding funding websites. I expect a lot more to pop up since SEC implemented the new crowdfunding laws. Some recent ones I can think of include SeedInvest and Fundable.
However, I agree with edoceo. The best way to raise money is to get introduction to investors and meeting them face-to-face.
Its probably my favorite freelance community. There are jobs that there that will take you an hour and others that are 3 months or longer.
Of course, you need to spend time interviewing, convincing companies you can build things, etc.
Its usually harder for college students because the chances are, your portfolio is weaker than someone with years and years of experience. But if you have good works under your belt, its definitely possible
You should be getting paid on a continual basis. 100k worth of work for no pay is ridiculous.
I have never heard of a startup exploiting a freelancer this way, but wouldnt be surprised if this happens.
I can imagine unethical startups trying to exploit a developer who is too trusting. Don't be that developer. Make sure to have a contract, and make sure to be paid for it biweekly, or monthly.
And if they don't agree to that, then well, you probably shouldnt be working there in the first place.
I think you guys should go for the idea that you believe in more. From the little information Ive gathered, it seems you are more passionate about the Analytics for Project Managers, but are hesitant because you have built out an MVP for the Dropbox idea. In my opinion, if thats the only reason who you would consider choosing the Dropbox idea, then you shouldnt choose it.You can build out an MVP for the ANalytics idea.
1. The best way to get a job is through your own current network. Even if you have never done 'networking,' realize you already have a network. Your classmates from high school and college, parents of your friends, friends of friends, people from your community, your neighbors, your professors, your professors friends, etc. They are all part of your network. See what they are all up to and see if they can recommend you to a job or introduce you to someone who can. Companies love to hire people that they already know. I'd love to see someone argue against this claim.
2. If you exhausted your current network, then maybe you should build your network. Make a list of jobs/companies you'd want to work for, and instead of blindly applying to those jobs, try to meet up with someone who has the job you want, or works at the company you want to work at. It's best to get an intro, but cold-calling also works (although you're probably going to get a lot of no responses, you only need that one person who can help you get a job). Tell them that you want to know more about their job/company, and ask them if they could possibly spare some time to give advice. Offer to buy them coffee. You'd be surprised how many people are willing to help people who want advice. Once you have built a relationship, its much more likely they can recommend or refer you to a job.
Can you get a job by simply applying to a job? Of course, it happens all the time. But networking always improves your odds.