The bonuses are not traditional bonuses in the sense that they're not guaranteed and based on company performance. The employment contract is "x per year and a

The bonuses are not traditional bonuses in the sense that they're not guaranteed and based on company performance. The employment contract is "x per year and an extra y year one" not "x per year and y year one under the right conditions". It gives them the freedom to not increase your salary or give you more stock, but you should still have a guaranteed known rate for 4 years.