[pessimist]

Well, if I get fired, my unvested stock options certainly dont suddenly vest. And I dont get any severance pay. So yes, I propose that CEO's get exactly that treatment.

[cynicalkane]

I'd say it's time for you to negotiate yourself to another company. Severance pay, at least, should be standard.

(Edit: I'm taking the inference you're working for a big company. If you're working for a startup, we're talking about a whole 'nother world.)