Is being offered shares in a company a normal perk?

I have been offered it at my new job and it’s really surprised me as it’s something I’ve never encountered before!

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Yes it is

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Ah okay, thats good to hear!

Yes, at a certain level in the org.

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Depends on the company and your level.

That’s awesome that they gave that to you though!

I know!! I was so shocked :D

It is not super common, but it is not unheard of. Public companies often have stock option plans for the employees and startups sometimes do it as well. PE backed companies sometimes do it as well, but usually only for very senior people.

Long story short, it happens, it is not very common.

Ahh okay, I have got lucky then!

Offered for free, or offered that you can pay for them?

The second is very common, first not so much.

For free! Which is why I was so surprised. It seen as a company perk.

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Yes! It typically offered at a 10-20% discount.

Yes, it is. But nothing beats cash!

Yes, but avoid the trap of them being given in place of a reasonable salary. They should add to the salary package, not be partially in place of.

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