"making more money than I've ever made." <-- may I ask how much are you making now? At the end of the day, if you are making a ton of money and have a very rea

"making more money than I've ever made." <-- may I ask how much are you making now? At the end of the day, if you are making a ton of money and have a very realistic shot of making enough to retire in the next two to four years, then it may make sense to continue at the startup for a year. I think the question is phrased wrong, because it seems like you are asking "Should I go to college now or wait a year?" And that answer really depends on the prospects of the company.