Startup L Jackson said that you should work for a startup not to get rich, but to get a crazy amount of experience. By that token, you, a good programmer shoul

Startup L Jackson said that you should work for a startup not to get rich, but to get a crazy amount of experience. By that token, you, a good programmer should not settle for a lower salary in exchange for equity. You'll be working many long days - that's what the equity is for. Your salary should still be normal. Don't let startups con you out of a normal salary.