[pihacker2011]

Thanks for the additional insight into his possible perspective.

As for your question - I joined the company while still in my undergraduate studies and it has been my only "real world" work experience thus far. I'm guessing the point you're trying to make is that business is business and not personal?

In that case, I shouldn't have any hesitation to exercise since it's legally viable to do so. Regardless of what that may do to the relationship and potential opportunities in the future. I understand your point, but at the same time, I still feel (maybe my naivete) that there may be some negative recourse for doing something that he feels so strongly opposed.