My spouse has an offer from Google and we're trying to collect data to negotiate from the initial offer. I understande that the base can vary from 150 to 170 and total comp varies between 250 and 300. We're trying to negotiate for more gsu since the current offer is on the low end. I'd like to understand how to think about gsu as opposed to a sign on bonus. Both are one time payments and have no effect on future comp. Gsu is over 4 year period and bonus is on year 1. As such the only difference seems to be tax implications. Anything else I'm missing?
www.levels.fyi The best way to negotiate is to have another offer, or to show the recruiter evidence of your willingness to walk if they don't increase their own offer. It sounds like you're going to accept even if they don't do that, so please don't say things you aren't prepared to act on.
The value of the GSUs can rise (or fall) over time. Your correct action depends on whether you believe the stock is likely to go up. And if you don't think the stock is going up in the future, maybe you want a different company. :)
What if you think stock market will come down in the future I.e. stock of all tech companies will come down. Very likely to happen. Everyone got a glimpse of reality last week.