CompensationAug 19, 2018
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Microsoft Special Stock

A friend in Microsoft said he got special stock in his performance review. How does special stock work ?

Microsoft The NRTS Aug 19, 2018

Vests over 4 years, 20/20/30/30. Some number between 0 and level-based cap awarded to many FTEs this year. Probably to compete with FAANG TC.

Facebook tbh yo Aug 19, 2018

The dividends are paid out in hand jobs

Microsoft honalulu Aug 19, 2018

What's the SSA packet like? 100k in stocks?

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Brittany$ Aug 19, 2018

This year Microsoft unexpectedly give surprise bonus/stock to few employees.

BlackBerry BaronCohen Aug 19, 2018

It makes you feel special. That’s how it works 😅😂🤣

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MsMjolnir Aug 19, 2018

It's an attempt at retention, and only for certain levels.

Microsoft 😎guy Aug 19, 2018

Is it possible to get it next year if you did not get it this year?

Microsoft Klmnopq Aug 19, 2018

Only the developers got it. Not every dev is happy. It’s a ripe time for other companies to sweep in and hire great talent

Microsoft Msft360 Aug 19, 2018

Not true. At least PMs got it too. But they had to get 140% target in the performance review to get it.

Microsoft ghyfd Aug 19, 2018

Designers also got it

Microsoft Klmnopq Aug 19, 2018

What is the minimum rating required?

Microsoft ghyfd Aug 19, 2018

No clue. I performed 140%ish. Haven't looked in hrweb yet. Just a quick calc of my bonus and base.

Microsoft bradysloth Aug 19, 2018

What about CSE?

Microsoft Contender Aug 19, 2018

Which CSE?

Microsoft bradysloth Aug 24, 2018

Commercial Software Engineering.