Amazon Equity Refreshers

Aurora
OkjQ51

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OkjQ51
Apr 19, 2019 4 Comments

Hey Amazonians. I heard that Amazon back-weights its equity grants. Does it do the same for equity refresh grants? Would really appreciate any insight.

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  • Google
    topCon

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    topCon
    This should help you

    [Blind] Check out this post! How “refreshers” work at Amazon (Compensation)
    https://us.teamblind.com/s/pVJmPiL4
    Apr 19, 2019 0
  • Amazon
    JSnowflake

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    JSnowflake
    Back weighed equity grant is compensated for by sign on cash in first two years. Just look at TC numbers for offer comparison. Refreshers are non existant until third year for most, equity value increase is your raise, so don't count on refreshers. Refreshers vest over 2 years, starting one year out, when they come, so mostly expect your fifth year comp to be impacted. Only way to get more stock in first four years at Amazon is a promotion, and even that only if stock hasn't increased too much in price or id it is followed by a top tier rating. In short, negotiate hard and do NOT take a low offer from Amazon, because refreshers will NOT normalize your comp.
    Apr 19, 2019 0
  • Aurora
    OkjQ51

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    OkjQ51
    OP
    Thank you all so much for the insight! This is incredibly helpful!
    Apr 19, 2019 0
  • Oath / Mgmt
    Atinlay2

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    Atinlay2
    Ask where you “heard” it
    Apr 19, 2019 0