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I would agree about stock options. They're so risky as to generally be almost worthless. I don't agree about bonuses. Bonuses aren't guaranteed, but at well-
by dpark 10y ago
I would agree about stock options. They're so risky as to generally be almost worthless.
I don't agree about bonuses. Bonuses aren't guaranteed, but at well-established companies with healthy rewards cultures, there will be a target amount you can expect if you do your job. You should still discount bonus somewhat when comparing offers, but I would not discount it to zero.
- overcast 10y agoIt's not always dependent on your job. We work our ass off, travel around the world maintaining systems. However the company on a whole is hurting, because the oil and gas industry is hurting. I have nothing to do with that. Is that fair? Absolutely not. But it's not based on individual performance.
- dpark 10y agoBonuses cut because the company is suffering is always a possibility. But then so are layoffs and salary cuts. I would not discount bonuses entirely just because they are not 100% guaranteed.