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		LukeG on Oct 30, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hiring Hacks for Founders The main case that 1-3 month trial periods don't work for is when the person you're considering hiring already has a good job, esp. one that they like. This is often/usually the case when you're talking about top tier talent. Want to try selling a stud on coming to work for you for a bit for a chance at a real job?

kevinholesh on Oct 31, 2009 [–]

Even if it's a tiny one-week project. It would be helpful to know everything about how they work before you gave them equity.

Daniel_Newby on Oct 31, 2009 | [–]

That's why you have vesting.

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