Microsoft RSU Refresh Schedule?

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Gsibgrws

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Gsibgrws
Sep 27, 2017 28 Comments

How often does Microsoft refresh RSUs? How much do they refresh?

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  • Microsoft / Eng
    Bart

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    Bart
    You get an annual stock bonus during review time. It’s pretty small until you’re level 66 or above.
    Sep 27, 2017 10
  • Salesforce / Eng
    l63

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    Amazon
    BIO
    Distributed systems, algorithms and just writing good software
    l63
    Joined MS few months back at 63 in Bay Area. What would be average refreshers? What’s vesting schedule of refreshers?
    Sep 27, 2017 7
  • If u coming from google you will laugh at our refresher , rely on just your RSU , refreshers are pocket change since they vest quarterly for 5 years
    Sep 27, 2017 0
  • I used to get $30k in RSU and another $30k cash as a top performer at 63. Which is pretty much a joke given the number of hours I had put in. Joining a new company soon my stock refresher alone is upwards $100k+
    Sep 28, 2017 3
    • A tiny bit more, but the expectations to meet the bar are much higher so from 63-64 or even 65 it is a wash. The real money is made at level 66-67 and very few attain this level. Personally, I opted to take a shortcut and I will making way more by my first year than 3 years of MS RSUs awards combined.
      Sep 28, 2017
    • And lastly don't forget msft rsus vest over 5 years. Competition vest over 4 with much better refreshes. Stay at Google that my recommendation.
      Sep 28, 2017
  • Don't bother joining MSFT if you are below 65.

    Our refreshers suck! Base and cash is comparable to Google/FB, but stock refreshers are ridiculously low.
    Oct 1, 2017 1