"Hi Zoe, I’m in the middle of a hiring process at a fast-rising startup for an engineering role. The product is strong, the team is impressive and the interviews have gone well. But I’m hesitant — not because I’m waiting on another offer. It’s because I’m seriously considering building my own thing. How should I be thinking about this decision?"
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