> and that time would have been better invested in the product instead of wasting time figuring out how these tools work
It really depends on what you're doing. Back then a lot of non-VC startups worked better and the savings possibly helped. It also helps grow the team and have less reliance on the vendor. It's long term value.
Is it really time wasted? People often go into resume building mode and do all kinds of wacky things regardless. Perhaps this just helps scratch that itch.
Definitely fine from a personal perspective and resume building, it's just not in the best interest of the business because as soon as the person doing resume building is finished they'll jump ship. I've definitely done this myself.
But i don't see this being good from a pure business perspective.
> it's just not in the best interest of the business because as soon as the person doing resume building is finished they'll jump ship. I've definitely done this myself.
I certainly hope not everyone does so. I've seen plenty of people lean choices based on resume / growth / interest than the pure good of the business but not to leave after doing so.
> But i don't see this being good from a pure business perspective.
And a business at the end of the day is operated by its people. Sure, there are a odd few that operate in good faith, but we're not robots or AI. I doubt every decision everywhere is 100% business optimal and if it's the only criteria.
It really depends on what you're doing. Back then a lot of non-VC startups worked better and the savings possibly helped. It also helps grow the team and have less reliance on the vendor. It's long term value.
Is it really time wasted? People often go into resume building mode and do all kinds of wacky things regardless. Perhaps this just helps scratch that itch.