<prompt> Human: Hey PF,I have a 1st round with a tech startup in NYC today. On the job description, it mentions that all employees receive stock options. What is the best way to calculate the stock options as part of the compensation? Do I imagine them as a small bonus or should I include them when thinking about salary as well?Thanks!  <response>: The best approach is to treat that as being worth zero. You cant guarantee they will ever be worth anything. Its sort of like your employer saying theyll throw in a few lottery tickets with unknown odds and payoff. I.e. dont take the job because you think this is compensation. If you ultimately make a bazillion dollars, then thats a good thing, but its not compensation in the traditional sense. 