So regardless of whether or not make tons of money on this startup, I'll have 2+ years of job experience for the next job that I didn't have before.
So regardless of whether or not make tons of money on this startup, I'll have 2+ years of job experience for the next job that I didn't have before.
The tell-tale sign is that you compare your current position with a bad job (consultancy).
The thing is: there are plenty of startups that make cool things and have nice people AND pay well AND offer good equity AND have potential to take off in the future.
So if you really think you're underpaid for your skills (as in: you could find another job that is as good as this one and pays better), you should ask for a raise that would match a market rate for your current skills.
If a raise is not possible, you should start looking for a new job (and if you're in SF/Bay Area, there have never been a better time to do that).
> They took a chance on me with no degree or job exp.
Stand out to you? S/he sounds like a beginner..