Always ask for cash compensation. Stock options vest super slow, you can get fired before they vest, and if you're super lucky and stay there for years and year

Always ask for cash compensation. Stock options vest super slow, you can get fired before they vest, and if you're super lucky and stay there for years and years, you have to be DOUBLE lucky for them to be worth anything. Buy this lottery ticket and you'll know if it's a winner in 6 years. ??? Just ask for cash!