I have been in this situation post-hire. I asked for outstanding shares and other documentation about my options. I never received anything. Just a single "You

I have been in this situation post-hire. I asked for outstanding shares and other documentation about my options. I never received anything. Just a single "You have X options" line on my pay summary. Unsurprisingly, my options turned out to be the typical startup-style employee incentive options which were invalidated/worthless upon the company being acquired. I was young and new to the industry so didn't know any better at the time.