> with some being theoretical See, that's the problem! Your "Least risk" scenario of Amazon offering you a significantly higher base pay than you make now doe

> with some being theoretical See, that's the problem! Your "Least risk" scenario of Amazon offering you a significantly higher base pay than you make now does not exist and will not exist: > 1. Least risk/least possible reward - work for AWS all cash - no risk of downside. But no upside potential Likewise, as I said elsewhere, "there's no magical massive upfront pay increase forthcoming that would make up for lost residuals. That was never on the table at any time. There's no way for actors and writers to avoid getting screwed if they don't get residuals." https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36927858 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36927858 > Amazon isn’t going out of business. That's not the risk. As I said in my previous comment, the risk is that Amazon lays you off. Or maybe they'll put you on PIP and force you to leave.