I was never compensated in stock, but I did get a 5.6% raise. Exciting I know. WOOO!!!!! My compensation is hot garbage compared to a top tech company, but the

I was never compensated in stock, but I did get a 5.6% raise. Exciting I know. WOOO!!!!! My compensation is hot garbage compared to a top tech company, but the work is really fun, so there's that! Like seriously, there are some top tech companies doing some really cool side projects, but the vast majority of their jobs aren't as cool. And the base salary is.. surprisingly comparable.