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I wouldn't bank on stock options to be worth anything. There's a bazillion "promising" tech startups that fizzle out. $10M is great for a first round, but that's pennies in the tech space. They'll burn through that faster than you can imagine.
$55k + $12k performance bonus means your max salary at this place is 67k. Are you prepared to lose over $30k/year? That's a down payment right there.
What's more important to you? To put in your time now, work your a$$ off for 10 years, then not have to answer to anyone? Or would you prefer to work in an exciting environment for, say, 20 years with people you like, and then not have to answer to anyone?
It depends on what your ultimate goal is, what your ideal timeline is, and what you're comfortable sacrificing (retire quicker but work harder vs. enjoy work and retire later).
$55k + $12k performance bonus means your max salary at this place is 67k. Are you prepared to lose over $30k/year? That's a down payment right there.
What's more important to you? To put in your time now, work your a$$ off for 10 years, then not have to answer to anyone? Or would you prefer to work in an exciting environment for, say, 20 years with people you like, and then not have to answer to anyone?
It depends on what your ultimate goal is, what your ideal timeline is, and what you're comfortable sacrificing (retire quicker but work harder vs. enjoy work and retire later).