1) Regarding stock (options?), consider talking to a lawyer ASAP to understand your rights. A consultation will likely be free. Note that you may actually have

1) Regarding stock (options?), consider talking to a lawyer ASAP to understand your rights. A consultation will likely be free. Note that you may actually have nothing. Note that you may actually have to buy the shares. Note that you may not want to put much money or effort chasing down stock in a company that you aren't willing to work for. Personally, I would just consider it worth $0 unless there was a clear right to free or cheap stock -- that is, unless it's essentially a free roll. Finally, note that there is probably a time limit on you converting your options to stock (if you in fact have options and not grants). 2) I would make sure you have insurance. Health insurance seems worthless when nothing is going wrong, but it's there for precisely when things do go wrong. 3) You should be able to find a new job in SF by... Monday? Meh, maybe people will be busy over the weekend. Next Friday seems to be a safe bet. That said, if you need to recharge, consider taking a little time off and go visit friends and family back home. Other: - Note that the tech world in the Bay Area is bizarre both in good ways and bad. Don't believe most of the BS hype that you hear -- it's BS. - I don't know what your circle of friends is like, but it might be a good idea to find a good group of people like you (i.e., young, competent, ambitious programmers). It seems like you have no one to talk to about this, so this would probably help. - Random suggestion... check out Twilio (no affiliation). If they don't have a spot for someone with your skills, they probably know someone who does. - Honestly, you will probably get job/consulting offers from this post. Best of luck. I think you made the right decision. [Edited for spelling and content on time limit for options.]