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Sure, but you have to sell it in full every single year to get that money, which means you have to forego the possibility of that stock being worth a lot more i
by xienze 4y ago
Sure, but you have to sell it in full every single year to get that money, which means you have to forego the possibility of that stock being worth a lot more in the future. And there’s the whole “stock might go down” thing. So no, it’s not the same as cash salary.
- bombcar 4y agoNot selling the moment you vest is the same as deciding to purchase the stock. Even if you do it for Tax Reasons it's still a choice you're making, and there are potential downsides.