<prompt> Human: I recently received a job offer at a startup being a software developer. I would be their 6th new hire. They have funding and customers already. It is a job that I have always wanted and I attended a software development course to land a job like what I was offered. My dilemma is that I am currently working a corporate job as a sys admin that pays decent 70k, but it is something that I dont want to do anymore. It has 401k match, pension, and a discount stock buy program. The startup that I was offered a job at doesnt have any of that hopefully in the future, and it pay 66,000 a year. I have a wife who works, a mortgage but no kids. I really want to take the job, but the risk and uncertainty is making me hesitant. If anyone has guidance or wisdom for me to assist me with my decision, I would be greatly appreciative.  <response>: No kids? You can take chances. Go for the startup job. If it works out, thats great. If you end up not liking it, then resign and go work somewhere else. 