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How to handle stock options?

A recent job offer came with stock options as part of the incentive package. What does this mean if the "start-up" intends to sell the company in about 5 years? Could this be lucrative for me? This is basically a ground floor operation and I will be a part of the "building" of the business. What should I ask for as far as options? Should I seek a % of the business or go some other route? Thanks for the advice.

Public Comments

1. Absolutely!
2. since this is a privately held business then dived the number of employees and ask for that # of interest in writing. Start up companies fail more than they succeed. If you will be a key employee then you should get something when they do sell since the new owners may not retain you.