"A bird in hand is worth two in the bush" If you're reasonably young enough and free (i.e. no responsibilities, dependent family), you can gamble on the startu

"A bird in hand is worth two in the bush" If you're reasonably young enough and free (i.e. no responsibilities, dependent family), you can gamble on the startup. If you have a semblance of a life, you will need to evaluate the company based on YOUR goals, not theirs. Personally, I would take the money.