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"A startup requires that you pour your life into it."

The dude is a salaried employee from what I can tell from his post. Unless he is part owner this is a highly unethical proposition.

I also do have equity. But of course a fraction of what the founders own.

If the company has problems making payroll on time, there's a good chance they'll go out of business before your equity becomes worth a cent.

Do you have equity or options? Options will require you to find the money to purchase, typically within less than a year.

Good luck.