[foolfoolz]

with so many companies faltering after IPO, why do you as a an individual have any reason to stay at a company past it's IPO? seems like the best thing you can do for yourself is use the company's momentum of going public to ask for more money in a new a job

[sjg007]

Partial vesting, and hope the price doesn't drop below your strike price. You might also enjoy where you work! The opportunities etc.. Some companies are long term companies.