Ask HN: What happens post ESOPs vesting period is over at a startup?

[makeavish]

Initial ESOPs compensation is generally higher than subsequent refreshers thus at the end of vesting period (commonly 4 years), the total compensation is significantly reduced post vesting. I researched on this but couldn't find any blogs or real person experiences. How do others handle it?

[seattle_spring]

Usually by leaving and working somewhere else.