Ask HN: If you were forming a team, would you hire your colleagues?
If you were forming a team for a new project or startup, would you hire your current or former colleagues? Why or why not?
If they were forming a team, would they hire you? Definitely, yes. Provided I've got a need for their skill-set. Why: Because I would be well aware of their core, strengths, and weaknesses at the same time. Moreover, it'd be counter-productive in spending time to find the person fit for the job. If they were forming a team, would they hire you? I believe they should, provided my skills are useful for them.