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by aurareturn 37 days ago
Worse is if you paid taxes on that $100k valuation but it is only worth $25k now.
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One of the people I know had that happen and didn't realize it. Between the exercise cost and taxes I think it ended up costing them nearly a quarter million.

I know that seems insane, but even at a $500m valuation their potential payout is enough to retire on.