TL;DR Would I be eligible for a prorated refresher at the end of 2019 if I join Airbnb mid-January? In other words, does Airbnb prorate refreshers or are they are only awarded if you worked the full year, from January 1st? For example, I understand Google does not prorate them, meaning you’re far better off financially joining in December this year than in January next year. I’d like to understand if it’s the same at Airbnb. Thanks!
October 1st is the cutoff. It doesn’t prorate, so if you join before then, you still get a full refresher, which is very generous IMO for minimum three months. So yeah, it doesn’t matter if you start in Feb or even March, you get it all. 2/25 I think is the rsu vesting date so starting before then is the most optimal if you can get into that start group. Do ask your recruiter though, as they have the latest info and policy. My info is from 2017, and I joined in mid-2017, and the recruiter straight up told me the exact dates I gave you, and they’ll be straight up with you as well.
How's it at Facebook? I didn't know Google didn't prorate. Most companies I've worked at always prorate. Time to join Google next month 😈
Facebook does prorate