@davidsenra: When Shopify stock dropped 80% from all-time highs some employees were left with stock options that were essentially wo…
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After Shopify's stock dropped 80%, CEO Tobi Lütke rebuilt the compensation structure to let employees choose their mix of stock, RSUs, cash, and Shop Cash, adjusting quarterly.
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When Shopify stock dropped 80% from all-time highs some employees were left with stock options that were essentially worthless.
So @tobi completely rebuilt Shopify’s compensation structure in a way no other company does: letting employees choose how much they want to be paid in stock, RSUs, cash, and even Shop Cash.
“ You can change it every quarter. You decide how much money you want.”
“ You can even use a tool to lock in the value of the stock you receive for three years.”
“ You have full agency and you make this choice.”
“ It’s very popular.”
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