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Since L_Rahman didn't mention "startup" per se.... The Equity / RSU package from many big (publicly-traded) tech firms can be as much as 30% of total compensat
by beambot 12y ago
Since L_Rahman didn't mention "startup" per se....
The Equity / RSU package from many big (publicly-traded) tech firms can be as much as 30% of total compensation. I generally account for this portion the same as "cash with a discount" -- when negotiating for my current role, I used a 30% discount on the present share price.
For startups... it's a mixed bag (as saryant mentions).
- L_Rahman 12y agoMost comments have responded assuming that it is a startup, and it was a correct assumption. But it's helpful to know that large publicly traded tech companies can offer as much as 30%. If or when I do choose to work for one, I'll keep that in mind.
- saryant 12y agoL_Rahman may not have used the word "startup,", but he did say "first hire" so it's reasonable to assume we're discussing a startup. Obviously the negotiation will go differently if we're talking about, say, RSUs at ExxonMobil which are as good as cash once they vest.