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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ThrustMaster" data-source="post: 622439" data-attributes="member: 7078">Depends on just about everything.  50k shares * $50.00ea? You do the math.  After blackouts etc. Problem is that in the epicenters where this kinda money is being made 2 mill buys you a 400sqft garage (IF YOU'RE LUCKY...) If you get M&A'd well kiss your shit goodbye.  This is why it's important to get to know management closely.  Know if the company is IBITDA, know the number of outstanding shares, grants etc.  I'd say if you're emp# 100 or less you should do OK.  Know plenty of  Googlers and BookFacers that walked with several mil (as IC's).  It *can* happen.  That said get your money in your base comp.  Stock is an adjunct and never should be accepted in lieu of base comp.</blockquote>