Not bad advice. There's a famous quote by a prominent businessman (maybe Jack Welch?) to the effect of "At the end of a workweek, you get your paycheck, and th

Not bad advice. There's a famous quote by a prominent businessman (maybe Jack Welch?) to the effect of "At the end of a workweek, you get your paycheck, and then you and your company are even." Of course, equity and stock options cloud the picture (likely in favor of the employer, since they have the informational and experiential advantage). But a good thing to keep in mind nonetheless. Disclaimer: I've never worked for a startup.