I might be getting an offer letter soon. What are some important items that you’ve added into or negotiated into a standard offer? Have you ever added things like a severance window, more bonus etc? Would love to hear about you experiences and success stories. I’ve been out of work for a bit and I’m feeling a bit rusty.

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-All current unvested equity granted to you in cash as a sign on bonus and/or new company equity with shorter vesting period (basically the rsus/options you’re losing out on)
-plus a real sign on bonus (different from what you are losing at current company)
-sign on equity grant
-annual substantial equity (substantial bc your title says csuite)
-educational/training/coach for executives
-relocation (both selling and buying a home)
-daycare
-job search for spouse who needs to relocate
-clear route to promotion, pathway to next level
-car or transport or parking stipend
-conferences

Many more but i cant find the picture from IG that i screenshotted

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You ladies have made me rethink my “basic chick” list. 😂

These are great recommendations and I’m adding them to my list. Granted what the company can provide will be based on their size etc. but hey, got don’t get 100% of the things you never ask for so, my list is getting updated. Today.

Thank you!

Ooof, great question! I'm a bit rusty myself. All I can think of off the top of my head is profit sharing and time off.

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Sign on bonus, equity are the ones that pop into my head in addition to the others mentioned.

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I brought these items up early in the conversation wayyyyy before the offer letter - with the HR contact. She built in any relevant compensation offers into the offer letter so there was more than adequate coverage. I instantly accepted and did not attempt to negotiate.

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Your exit. Like a prenup. Negotiate if there is an exit

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Yes, this!!

Negotiate a severance clause

PTO. The salary portion of it is important but I have always tried to negotiate more PTO unless they offer unlimited PTO and in that case, I will try to negotiate a higher salary or sometimes a sign on bonus.

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