was asked if i want stock options during an interview so i said i just care about my salary

fuck my nervous-mode self

It's a blessing.

I have holdings in my employer that will mature "next year".

After that I'm out.

It's been 5 years.

I'm too far in now and just want my million dollars, but I ask myself daily "is it worth all the stress?"

Golden handcuffs are nice, but more often than not they incentivize remaining in an unwanted position.