Yes, RSUs are cash, but only when they vest. The way I see it, RSUs for those companies are more like guaranteed raises than current compensation. So it might b

Yes, RSUs are cash, but only when they vest. The way I see it, RSUs for those companies are more like guaranteed raises than current compensation. So it might be more accurate to say that a rock-bottom offer from such a company guarantees you will rise to $160k/year total compensation within four years, but the total compensation in your starting year will probably be less than $130k.