Long story short I'm definitely in an "at will" state, my employee # is higher than 2, and while I've received a small amount of restricted stock that will vest immediately upon takeover, it won't be worth much and I believe there will be an earn-out to stretch that value over a way longer period of time. So pretty much nothing of value.

If we do this deal we're all pretty much going to be slotted into the new company with predetermined titles and salary. I've already made my case to the CEO of where I expect to land on both parts, so I'm sure he knows what I'm thinking. I have absolutely no qualms about leaving for another job, so it's his choice to make. We'll see what happens.

I just don't know if there is anything else I should be doing at this point. I could make a lot of noise and make things very uncomfortable, but in the end that will probably only hurt just me.

My thought was to press for a retention employment contract, but perhaps just a retention bonus is the way to go.