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Yes, I've had stock options as part of job offers. They
range from a cruel joke to an excellent deal. You have to
factor in the company's basic funding and soundness.
It's hard to know whether any company has what it takes
to succeed.
My take? Stock options should be treated as icing on the
cake, never a substitute for a decent salary to start with.
