The excess money is also driving huge exits, so you're missing half of the picture. > My intuition is that the smart thing to do right now is one of: (1) take

The excess money is also driving huge exits, so you're missing half of the picture. > My intuition is that the smart thing to do right now is one of: (1) take large pay packages at more established tech companies, (2) negotiate substantial equity comp if you really want to join an early stage company, or (3) be a founder or founder-adjacent. These are all very different career paths that aren't even open to everyone who wants them. VC valuations probably aren't going to be the thing that moves the needle on any decision making.