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Many software engineers will have stock options included in their packages. Here’s everything you need to know about managing these.
In the dynamic landscape of the 2010s job market, rapid growth fueled by tech companies saw a surge in hiring, largely benefiting employees. With a recent shift towards profitability however, firms have pivoted, resulting in significant layoffs and tipping the scales in favor of employers. Amidst this evolving landscape, it is more important than ever to understand the nuances of equity compensation, especially when a compensation package includes stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs).
Equity compensation, sometimes called stock compensation, offers employees an opportunity to own a part of their company through non-cash benefits like stock options and RSUs.
