I'm an early engineer at a company that is on it's way down. I'm still getting paid, haven't lost any benefits, perks, or salary, am comfortable, and likely would be one of the last to be let go due to seniority, knowledge, and contribution ability. The company is in an interesting position where the tech is solid, there's good market traction, but it's unlikely a cash infusion will happen or the company will continue to exist on it's own.
I feel like I've hit a wall at this company in my personal growth and trying to figure out what to do. At this point I've vested over 3/4 of my options, it's unlikely I'll be getting a raise/promotion, and wondering if it's worth sticking it out to the end or moving on? I would assume it's likely the company will be purchased by someone else in the industry and either the products will get folded in or the company will continue operating under the ownership of the new company. I know that if a purchase happens my cut from the options probably wouldn't be that much but is there the possibility for handcuffs that would be worth it based on my position on the engineering team or other reasons to stick it out? I would estimate the timing to be 4-6 months max.
I feel like I've hit a wall at this company in my personal growth and trying to figure out what to do. At this point I've vested over 3/4 of my options, it's unlikely I'll be getting a raise/promotion, and wondering if it's worth sticking it out to the end or moving on? I would assume it's likely the company will be purchased by someone else in the industry and either the products will get folded in or the company will continue operating under the ownership of the new company. I know that if a purchase happens my cut from the options probably wouldn't be that much but is there the possibility for handcuffs that would be worth it based on my position on the engineering team or other reasons to stick it out? I would estimate the timing to be 4-6 months max.