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Consider doing a startup. Most likely you'll be able to get a good job later on if you change your mind.

If startups aren't your thing for now, that's OK. Get an offer from Facebook and ask Google for a better deal.

It's great to strive for a better deal and lament about your GSUs, but I wouldn't loose too much sleep on it. Money shouldn't be the first thing you should worry about. IMHO Google is still one of the best companies to work for. Yes, it's more like a corporation and less like a startup but it's still a great place to be for an engineer.