CompensationJan 26, 2019
Inkling Systemsbayareagsw

Why do companies like Nvidia and PayPal give low RSU

I see that they are doing well financially and are growing but as compared to FAANG and even when compared to some non faang companies their stock offering is pretty low even though base and benefits are good. I have an interview coming up with both these companies so I heard from my friends that they got ~40k stock from both these companies which seems pretty low. Is there a chance that they give good stock RSU in the future? Thanks YOE: 1 TC:115k

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Microsoft gfba68 Jan 26, 2019

Supply and demand, they don't have to. Where dies this notion that all companies should pay above market come from?

Inkling Systems bayareagg1 Jan 26, 2019

True! Not saying the offers are bad I think they are good Just curious why the low RSU :) Thanks for sharing your input

PayPal gjkk73 Jan 27, 2019

They are okay with not recruiting the best people ?

Oath Kissmiss Jan 26, 2019

Don’t compare them with faang and you will feel them pretty good

Inkling Systems bayareagg1 Jan 26, 2019

Good point!

Nvidia Amit K Jan 26, 2019

We are cheap and stingy. If you think the rsu are bad just wait until you see the yearly base increases.

Inkling Systems bayareagg1 Jan 26, 2019

Are there stock refreshers? Still surprising though as interview is hard and financials are strong maybe seeing all blind FAANG offers as distorted my view of what is considered a good offer Thanks

PayPal tyu567g Jan 26, 2019

Oh and i was thinking only our base increases are horrendous...

PayPal NorthFirst Jan 27, 2019

Work life balance is better but I agree RSU is not as great but refreshes overtime add up

PayPal Г¬¬ฯ Jan 27, 2019

Refreshers aren't the best... But if you work hard and are actually invaluable... You'll get taken care of. I've received 2 critical talent awards in 4 years... First was for 100k, second was 150k.. And that's not including my 70k refreshers per year or my ESPP. Did i mention i was granted this stock at $36 and $57 a share... And we're at $94... You do the math. Word of advice, don't live in a shitty place where property taxes/cost of living is so high.

Inkling Systems bayareagg1 Jan 27, 2019

Thanks for sharing! Agreed about COL but opportunities are here when I am early in career. What other cities would you consider? Austin and Seattle are on my Radar

PayPal jLeT47 Jan 27, 2019

Which org do you work for ?

PayPal FrogInWell Jan 27, 2019

The financials of PayPal are definitely good but significantly less than FANG.

Nvidia E-209 Jan 30, 2019

Out RSUs are absolute joke. I directly asked my manager, and was informed that we don't know exactly why!!

Nvidia VoltaNV Mar 2, 2019

Money doesn't grow from trees, they don't have unlimited resources to give everyone a generous TC and high refreshes.