<prompt> Human: My stock options are priced at 2 right now. They vest in a month and Ill have to leave the company shortly after moving. Id be willing to bet 5k on this place. When my options vest, do I just buy 2,500 shares and hold them until the company goes public then sell when I think their value has peaked, like any other stock? Are there any perks, benefits or tax breaks for employee stock options?I could really use some help to make sure Im not missing a big opportunity, and reddit is my smartest friend. Thanks.  <response>: Id be willing to bet 5k on this place. When my options vest, do I just buy 2,500 sharesThats how much youre willing to bet, but do you even have that many options?Other related questions Whats the current value per share? Whats your strike price 2? Are these ISO or NSO options?NSOs will be taxable on the spread current value - strike price. ISOs are not, but the spread applies on your AMT calculation. Make sure you dont go 2000s dot com burst and fuck yourself with AMT.Generally speaking, exercising when shares vest is good if your intent is to get long term cap gains timer started so long as you have the money and are bullish on the company. BUT, if you think AMT might kick in - get a tax adviser to take a look.Did you by any chance have an early exercise clause? 