All these comments...
Does anyone actually work at a company because they do interesting stuff, rather than option terms?
Does anyone actually work at a company because they do interesting stuff, rather than option terms?
Not quite really—I do enjoy my work and my time at my job, and I would sacrifice some compensation to work at a more interesting/meaningful/fun company. I don't price the enjoyment of 50% of my waking hours at zero, of course. But my primary purpose in working a job is making money, and I don't think that's anything to be ashamed about. I want to buy a house one day.
Very rarely. 99% it's all implement this API route or implement this react component.
Waste of time, but pays well and will let you retire early.