The fact Fidelity is being this transparent is <i>great</i> news for engineers in the startup scene considering or holding jobs at these companies.<p>No longer can managers keep selling a dream that was last pitched years ago at their last funding round; they&#x27;ll have to compensate for underwater options with rising salaries or grants to keep talent around. Certain startups have a habit of delaying sharing bad news with their employees to the very brink of collapse; this behavior will now be in check somewhat.