Compensation

Author: Zaheer,Zuhayeer

Note: money now please - vesting schedule changes

Originally pioneered by Sergej Sonic at Alphabet, DoorDash, and Rippling, this shift isn’t just a simple change in numbers; for companies, it’s a philosophical pivot toward a more dynamic, performance-driven compensation strategy. Top performing employees stand to benefit while others will have more uncertainty of compensation in subsequent years. I mean, it wasn’t like spreading it over 4 years was keeping people anchored. Quote Citation: Zaheer,Zuhayeer, “Front-Loaded Vesting: Why Your Tech Offer Looks Different Now”, September 9, 2025, https://www.