Don't get emotional about sunk costs - It happens because we are all human, but will not benefit you.
Take a small break - Focus on the present parameters, analyze all your options (other than giving up), give it a fresh look. One can make very bad decisions when emotionally compromised.
Be honest with your co-founders, and it seems that you haven't been speaking to them candidly.
Ask for a salary and set a deadline for them and for yourself. Beyond that just leave. I would not expect a market-linked salary at a startup , but I would definitely not like to work for free or with a salary that makes me struggle with my basic financial requirement.
Remember, you made an investment - in terms of time and effort - Calculate the financial value of the time you spent (like what you would have got in an average job otherwise).
Check if you are getting fair enough equity - for all your investment
You feel like "giving up", but if you have to do that, do it gracefully - give it very detailed attention, Work out all options in a comfortable timeline - and may be then if still doesnt look good - leave.
Believe me, "i gave up" will stay with you for your lifetime, if you din't try all the other options before that.
Take a small break - Focus on the present parameters, analyze all your options (other than giving up), give it a fresh look. One can make very bad decisions when emotionally compromised.
Be honest with your co-founders, and it seems that you haven't been speaking to them candidly.
Ask for a salary and set a deadline for them and for yourself. Beyond that just leave. I would not expect a market-linked salary at a startup , but I would definitely not like to work for free or with a salary that makes me struggle with my basic financial requirement.
Remember, you made an investment - in terms of time and effort - Calculate the financial value of the time you spent (like what you would have got in an average job otherwise). Check if you are getting fair enough equity - for all your investment
You feel like "giving up", but if you have to do that, do it gracefully - give it very detailed attention, Work out all options in a comfortable timeline - and may be then if still doesnt look good - leave.
Believe me, "i gave up" will stay with you for your lifetime, if you din't try all the other options before that.