Read this recent thread/article and reexamine your equity position: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1151743 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1151743 Al

Read this recent thread/article and reexamine your equity position: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1151743 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1151743 Also, read this: http://www.tonywright.com/2008/a-newbies-guide-to-startup-compensation-or-stock-options-will-make-me-rich/ http://www.tonywright.com/2008/a-newbies-guide-to-startup-co... What is your % stake in the company? If you aren't getting a good piece of equity then I would push for a market rate salary based on your position and years of experience.