I agree completely. Besides the 2.5 year stint at one large company, I’ve only worked for small companies. But, I won’t work for a company that isn’t providing a competitive salary that will dangle bonuses or stock options. The only things I take into account are salary, 401K match/stock (public companies) with a short vesting period, vacation time, and health benefits.

Which is smart thing to do. I also factor in working hours, comuting and whether the task is interesting. But the last one is an added bonus.