Noogler stock refresher eligibility Dec Vs Jan joining

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Dec 3, 2021 38 Comments

What is stock refresher eligibility for Noogler ?
if you Join in Dec 2021 or Jan 2022 then are you eligible for stock refresh in Dec 2022?

I read about policy change since 2018 wrt stock refresher, can any Googler confirm ?
Thanks! #google

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  • Google
    whodis

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    whodis
    Joining in Dec 21 means you will be eligible for Dec 22/Jan23 refresh. Joining in Jan 22 means you will be eligible for Dec 23/Jan 24 refresh. The Dec 22/Jan 23 refresh would be discretionary/up to your manager and typically only for EE+ rating. Negotiate accordingly.
    Dec 3, 2021 0
  • Google
    motivated+

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    motivated+
    Join in December.
    Dec 3, 2021 0
  • New
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    OP
    Thanks whodis, Appreciate your advice!
    I asked my recruiter, he said he doesn’t think there is any difference for joining in Dec vs Jan!!!!
    my only option in Dec is Dec 20,2021as I am waiting on immigration else start date would be Jan 10,2022
    Dec 3, 2021 1
    • Google
      whodis

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      whodis
      Your recruiter is either clueless or lying. They just want you to sign. You can try to negotiate for higher RSU based on join date citing the lack of guaranteed refresh in first year if you join in Jan 22. Google is stingy though, they probably won’t care.
      Dec 3, 2021
  • Vexos
    ironman3

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    ironman3
    We should all meet up after joining to form a refresher group πŸ˜†
    Dec 3, 2021 2
  • New
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    OP
    Yeah that last orientation was also a mystery. Everyone in blind were saying dec 13 will be the last orientation, but my recruiter mentioned Dec 20 to be option as well
    Dec 3, 2021 2
    • IBM
      FLWRS

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      FLWRS
      Yeah, the recruiter kept mentioning Dec 20th but was also pushing me for Dec 13th as well - it was too soon though, and I get my 401K match at IBM on Dec 15th, so didn’t want to miss that.
      Dec 3, 2021
    • The first week is supposed to be a dead week. I think there'll be a lot of stuff crammed in the first two weeks if you join Dec 20, which is why they probably don't recommend it.
      Dec 3, 2021