40% is a _dramatic_ cut. You are not gonna see raises no money ifor years till options vest. Say three years. Now stack 40% of your gross yearly rate times 3 an

40% is a _dramatic_ cut. You are not gonna see raises no money ifor years till options vest. Say three years. Now stack 40% of your gross yearly rate times 3 and ask yourself: what are the chanches those options will be worth that much?