This seems to be par for the course for any startup that drinks its own Kool-aid. I've been told many times at every organization I've been at by enthusiastic c

This seems to be par for the course for any startup that drinks its own Kool-aid. I've been told many times at every organization I've been at by enthusiastic co-workers believing the exit is right around the corner. It never was and all of those previous orgs have either gone bankrupt or had really unfavorable acqui-hires. I believe in enjoying my work environment, being paid fairly, and doing work that positively impacts society. Beyond that, I treat every share of equity as toilet paper in the negotiation stage -- when it comes to a private company organized as a startup/VC-leech.