Yes, just like buying a lottery ticket is bad for most people, but when it's good it's really good. Stock options are never a reason to join a company. They ar

Yes, just like buying a lottery ticket is bad for most people, but when it's good it's really good. Stock options are never a reason to join a company. They are potentially an added bonus. But they should never be valued in that initial "should I work here?" Not when first taking the job, and not when considering whether you should leave or not (barring an imminent IPO that would delay your leaving by a bearable month or two)