Ask HN: Is startup equity just snake oil?
Think of them like lottery tickets. Yes, they could be worth millions of dollars, but the chance of that happening is very, very slim.<p>The tradeoff for the bad hours&#x2F;pay is that you&#x27;ll get more autonomy in your work and the ability to really influence the product. To me, this is why you should work for a startup. Certainly not for the stock options.