A lot of companies want employees to own a part of the pie so they'll feel personally engaged in the future of the company. I don't think it's a red flag at all

A lot of companies want employees to own a part of the pie so they'll feel personally engaged in the future of the company. I don't think it's a red flag at all. Most companies will set away 5-10% of their stock value to be owned by employees. The only reason they'd buy it back from you is to give it to others.