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There is a lot of content like this on HNews. There are many factors that go into startup options. Definitely worth more than 0 on average though. On the other
by tschellenbach 7y ago
There is a lot of content like this on HNews. There are many factors that go into startup options. Definitely worth more than 0 on average though.
On the other hand, many startups nowadays pay market level comp + stock options. So in terms of opportunity cost it's just plain upside. (unless you are getting FAANG level offers, thats a whole different game. those are above the majority of startups)
- sk5t 7y ago> Definitely worth more than 0 on average though Average, sure. Median is possibly 0.
- loeg 7y agoMedian net is negative.
- tschellenbach 7y agoOnly if you get FAANG offers, most other traditional companies pay less than startups
- npo9 7y agoEstablished tech companies that have IPOed are offering market level comp + stock as well. They also, in my experience, give out better bonuses, have better benefits, and offer better work/life balance.
- toomuchtodo 7y agoIndeed. It would be...suboptimal to work for anyone not offering what you described. Anything else is undervaluing/short changing yourself, while enriching someone else.