> The total comp is what mattered. Assuming you're going to stay at Amazon for a long time, yes, total comp is what matters. If not then base pay matters becau

> The total comp is what mattered. Assuming you're going to stay at Amazon for a long time, yes, total comp is what matters. If not then base pay matters because you don't get to keep most of the stock if you leave after a year or two. Amazon's vesting schedule is pretty bad. Just 5% at the end of year 1! https://avieradvisors.com/amazon/amazons-rsu/ https://avieradvisors.com/amazon/amazons-rsu/