My Google offer has a 38/32/20/10 vesting schedule, and recruiter communicate it as flat comp using the 38% for year 1. Something feels off - am I expected to take a cut from Y2 onwards? (and even bigger cut in Y3?!)

I know there are refreshers, but even with a refresher valued at 25% of granted stocks, it's flat in Y2 at best, definitely cut in Y3?

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As someone who joined in 2022, total comp has essentially stayed flat for 3ish years. You may get lucky with stock appreciation but don't count on it

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Wow that's a really different incentive model. Gone are the days where we enjoy 25% flat and get a solid comp increase from Y2-4 before going flat.

What keeps you at Google?

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No, refreshers should make up for the decline. I like front loaded vesting, you get your rsus in hand faster.

But even if you didnt get refreshers you’re dealing with the same quantity whether its this ^ or 25/25/25/25

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Your base will go up slightly, depending on performance. Have you factored that into the equation?

Google started front loading vesting schedules a year or two back, it was usually 25% each year for 4 years. With the front load, you actually have more leverage if you’re looking to make a move in a short period of time.

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All the best bud.

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E5?

It’s L at Google, and the vesting schedule is level independent

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