I was part of an employee owned company but I had no ownership and was only a contractor. At some point the company couldn't pay the employees and they took pa

I was part of an employee owned company but I had no ownership and was only a contractor. At some point the company couldn't pay the employees and they took partial ownership. The employees were senior ex-sun types who could forgo money for stock. It was a pleasant and the darkest (in terms of no lights on). Conversations were about high level technical and no meetings. Great place to work while it lastest.