Early

I need some honest advice from people who’ve been in similar situations. I’m currently working as an AI engineer in a very early-stage startup, closely with the founders. The thing is, they’re non-technical, so a lot of the time they struggle to clearly explain what exactly they want. Because of that, I often end up figuring things out myself or even doing unrelated work like MERN stack just based on how they describe the UI or product. I do complete my tasks on time and properly, but mentally I’m not at peace. Even when work is done, I constantly feel like I might get a message or call anytime. It’s like I can’t disconnect. There’s always this background anxiety and overthinking going on. Sometimes I also start doubting myself, like what if I don’t understand their requirements quickly enough, or what if they think I’m not good enough and decide to fire me. I don’t know if this is normal in early startups or if I’m just overthinking too much. How do you guys deal with: * unclear requirements from non-technical founders * constant anxiety even after work hours * fear of being judged or replaced * building confidence in your work I really want to perform at my best, but this constant overthinking is draining me. Would really appreciate practical advice from people who’ve gone through this.