[hatred]

Most startups in SV though have a standard ROFR clause. So as long as you can find a buyer, you would get paid.

That being said, read the options agreement carefully and ensure your interests are well protected.

[timr]

"read the options agreement carefully and ensure your interests are well protected."

It's worth noting that, in nearly all cases, you will not receive an options agreement until well after you have accepted the offer.

I've never tried to ask for an options agreement prior to accepting an offer, but I'd imagine it would be a very difficult thing to get at most companies.

[notyourday]

So you accept the offer, get the options agreement and if it does not work for you then you find another job and move on.