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I have no real experience, other than hearing about peoples stock options being diluted to become worth almost nothing. I would go for a decent monthly salary
by osivertsson 14y ago
I have no real experience, other than hearing about peoples stock options being diluted to become worth almost nothing.
I would go for a decent monthly salary regardless of stock options, unless I really understood the ways I could be screwed. If it all goes extremely well then I'd try to negotiate a good salary increase or use the momentum to find a good job elsewhere, otherwise (statistically very likely) I have at least some money in the bank when things turn ugly.
- dpaluy 14y agoI agree with you, that I should ask for a decent monthly salary. But having stock options is one of Startup benefits. Regardless salary, how many stock options should I ask for?
- jyu 14y agoIf you are the first hire, have a market rate salary, post angel round, I think the going rate is around .1% to 2% (on the high end) vested over 4 years or whatever. But seconding most of what other people are saying, the stock options are most likely worth 1 month's salary at best with the default value of $0. Thus, it's better to negotiate for better salary.