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No, most big companies don't have cliffs anymore (Google, Facebook, etc...). They pay out monthly or quaterly. At least if you already worked for a while elsewh
by kerng 5y ago
No, most big companies don't have cliffs anymore (Google, Facebook, etc...). They pay out monthly or quaterly. At least if you already worked for a while elsewhere (because they have to buy you out basically).
Why would you otherwise take the risk?
I'm curious about Microsoft- anyone know if Microsoft has a cliff on RSUs?
- reasonabl_human 5y agoMy non-new-grad employment with Microsoft had a 1yr vesting cliff. As others have previously mentioned, as long as it’s an established company I see no issue with this since you get a solid signing bonus if continued cash flow is the concern.
- kerng 5y agoThis is to the point - cash bonus can compensate this somewhwat. And cash bonus typically doesnt have to be paid back in case of layoff.
- tedmiston 5y agoI should clarify that my experience is with startups (pre-seed to B stage etc) not FAANGs or big cos.
- ixs 5y agoI saw a recent (< 3 months) offer from MSFT and it contained the „standard“ 4y vesting schedule with a 1y cliff and then quarterly vesting after. I think removing the vesting cliff is great but personally I am not worried as I never sew the cliff as a problem.