What’s better comp structure for competing job offers if the total is the same (or close):

1) higher base salary or 2) higher bonus + retirement contributions

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1. Base is guaranteed, bonus isnt

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Not necessarily

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Base always

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Put differently - highest guaranteed amount.

Last two companies I've worked at, the stock programs netted me a total of zero dollars. First company (tech startup) got sued by their investors for fraud, and is struggling to stay afloat. Stock program cancelled/zeroed in the financial restructuring. Most recent company (established/slightly larger than boutique sized consulting firm) sold off my practice on Dec 30. They vest shares and make annual share disbursements on Dec 31. Neither situation had anything to do with my performance at all, but cost me significantly given the "total compensation" package outlined. So yeah, anything that has to vest, in my book, is nothing more than monopoly money. Some will work out great, but buyer beware. It's not always "as long as I hold up my end of the bargain, the company will hold up theirs"

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