You're looking at it purely from a money perspective. There is more to it than just that. Yes, you can make $100k/year at a "job" but you may be living a miser

You're looking at it purely from a money perspective. There is more to it than just that. Yes, you can make $100k/year at a "job" but you may be living a miserable life delegated as a gear in a gear box with no freedom of creativity. On the other hand, yes, your chances of having a $500/k exit are slim, but how is your quality of life effected? Are you happier? Are you able to spend quality time with the people in your life instead of bitching about your shit head manager? IMHO I believe your view is a bit narrow minded.