Yeah, definitely insist on a full salary. Structure the extra portion as a loan from the company that you only need to pay back if and when the options vest. Th

Yeah, definitely insist on a full salary. Structure the extra portion as a loan from the company that you only need to pay back if and when the options vest. That way if you're let go before the options vest, you worked a year with full salary and they aren't tempted to fire you before your options vest.