A lot of FAANGs are moving to using RSUs rather than options and eliminating the vesting cliff. They really are identical in that case. Then again, the compan

A lot of FAANGs are moving to using RSUs rather than options and eliminating the vesting cliff. They really are identical in that case. Then again, the companies that are doing so are generally the ones using GAAP earnings and including SBC. Companies still using options are often private, which means that Scenario B isn't even an option for the general public, and the only way for a non-accredited investor to own stock is to work for them.