When I made the leap from BigCo (ClearChannel) to startup, I got a 37% raise, better hours, more freedom, and the chance to learn more exciting things. True, t

When I made the leap from BigCo (ClearChannel) to startup, I got a 37% raise, better hours, more freedom, and the chance to learn more exciting things. True, the stock options may not amount to much, but I will consider them a gift if they do. The benefits are not the greatest...no 401k, only 2 weeks vacation, free basic health coverage, but isn't much worse than ClearChannel (aside from the 401k).