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Re:Stock options are complicated by tpaschalis on Monday March 06, 2017 @04:02PM (#13806012)
What is the general view on this? I don't have an economics background, but.. Well, the 'startup scene' isn't necessarily mature and/or tested enough for employees to be able to take a 10 year risk. In a sense, for a failing startup, stock options might as well be monopoly money.
Re:Stock options are complicated by st3v3r on Monday March 06, 2017 @04:16PM (#13806115)
It's not really a 10 year risk, as you keep the options that have vested whether or not you're still with the company. And if the startup fails, if you haven't exercised, you shouldn't be out any money.