How to Evaluate a Job Offer's Stock Compensation

Stock compensation is one of the trickiest parts of a job offer. Lucas and Luna break down exactly how to evaluate RSUs, stock options, and equity grants when comparing offers. They walk through a real example: a senior product manager at a late-stage startup weighing a $180,000 salary with 15,000 options versus a public company offering $160,000 salary plus $50,000 in RSUs. They explain the key questions to ask: what's the strike price, what's the current 409A valuation, how many shares are outstanding, and what's the vesting schedule. Lucas shares a simple framework: calculate the expected value of equity at different exit scenarios and compare total compensation packages on a five-year horizon. Luna pushes back on common pitfalls—like overvaluing a hot startup or ignoring dilution. By the end, listeners will know exactly what to ask in their next negotiation and which numbers actually matter. #StockCompensation #JobOffer #Equity #RSUs #StockOptions #SalaryNegotiation #StartupEquity #CompensationPackage #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #NegotiationTips #TechJobs #ProductManager #VestingSchedule #StrikePrice #409AValuation #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo