Any company could go bust at any moment, and the only risk to you is the transactional costs of finding a new job. Those could be high, but it's not your curren

Any company could go bust at any moment, and the only risk to you is the transactional costs of finding a new job. Those could be high, but it's not your current/prospective employer that's determining what that amount is, it's a function of the labor market and your own value. Beyond that, it's not as if you're putting any of your own money on the table. Ownership (whether that be private management or shareholders) is putting their money on the table. If you'd like a higher risk/reward level, negotiate for equity or other variable compensation.