What to do... (Score 1)

I am really sad to hear this. I read slashdot all the time, but never created an account, till now. I was in the same boat as you about four years ago. I took the money, it seemed like alot at the time. They also continued to use me as a consultant. I spent the next serveral months training thier staff programmers. Until one day they told me that my services were no longer needed. They were very kind about it. They gave me the impression that they would use me in the future. I never got the call. I also signed a non compete. I had spent years of my life developing and refining the solution. I regret the decision i made. At time i felt, i was being given a terrific oppurtunity. I felt indebted to them and poured all of my knowledge and insight into their product. I thought they were doing me the favor. I realize now that I was was in the postition to create the deal i wanted. I dont want to tell you not to take the deal. I would just like you to know that you are empowered to define the terms. The company went on to offer the solution as an online service and probably made millions.