Accept that the valuation isn't particularly relevant at this phase, and negotiate on terms you care about: a contractual term of employment, 9/80 work schedule, and 20 days of paid vacation, for instance.
I agree that valuation is not real relevant, but what is a 9/80 work schedule?
A day off every other week. Typical work week is 40 hrs/week. With 9/80, you split 2 weeks of work over 9 days and take the 10th off.
Exactly - a friend of mine had that at Chevron. In addition to the obvious benefits, she also felt more productive the Fridays she was there since the other half of the office was out.
Thanks for the explain action - we call this a nine day fortnight here :)