would joining Uber now, pre-IPO, be much better off than joining Uber a few months after it IPOs? I figure the IPO will matter most for those who joined way early and have a much lower strike price of RSUs, but I could be wrong. The strike price / general RSU package for employees who join right before vs right after the IPO wouldn't be much different, if at all, right? Or am I incorrect in this reasoning. Thanks
By looking at the way Lyft is crashing ... Post IPO is better IMO
I'm guessing that you are hesitating because you don't know which way the stock would move. That means means you have a contingency plan. If you do, then of course it makes sense to wait and watch. If you don't, then there's no point waiting.
The only difference I see is later on recruiter cannot talk crap about Uber being worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
You can always do that
I’m wondering this too...I passed two phone screens and the hiring manager gave me great feedback so just waiting for my on-site. The base is low for the Bay Area but the chance to get in Pre IPO seems super appealing.
After assuming the price plummets and you believe in the long term company prospects. You will make out very well.
I’m mean that’s the biggest advantage to me. Facebook dropped then soared within a few earnings reports. If you’re starting a new role the stock price will look very different after a year from your start date.
latest 409a price was $42 i believe. ipo will be 50-55. that's a 25% raise right there.
It depends where it's at after IPO in a few months. But before is almost for sure better