Should a big buyer come along, I would recommend at least entertaining the idea of hunkering down post acquisition at some big company and just being an average employee. Find a new hobby, spend more time with your family during the week, disengage from your identity as a programmer.
If the acquihire is good there should be a nice retention package for you. Getting paid well to take it easy is not a terrible situation to be in.
If the acquihire is good there should be a nice retention package for you. Getting paid well to take it easy is not a terrible situation to be in.