I once interviewed with a startup and the equity part of the offer was only x number of options. So I was like, OK what is current/expected evaluation and how m

I once interviewed with a startup and the equity part of the offer was only x number of options. So I was like, OK what is current/expected evaluation and how many shares outstanding, like what is the percentage I get. That was apparently "big company thinking" and they rescinded the offer just for asking this question (through the experienced recruiter).