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Comp packages getting leaner? Any word on equity adjustments?

0x2e8f…59bc

·13d ago·2 comments

Is it just me, or has the vibe in the total rewards space shifted? I’ve been hearing rumors that the RSU refresh cycles are going to be significantly tighter this year compared to the last. My manager keeps dodging questions about performance-based multipliers and keeps using that buzzword 'operational leverage' whenever I bring up comp. I’ve been here for three years and I’m starting to feel like the golden era of our stock grants is behind us. If they aren't planning a layoff, why are they suddenly so stingy with the budget? It feels like we're being coached to expect 'flat' adjustments across the board regardless of output. Anyone else getting that sense in their 1:1s, or is my team just being hit with tighter budget constraints? I don’t want to jump ship, but the lack of transparency is making me nervous about what’s happening at the leadership level. If anyone has seen a change in their band structure or has intel on whether the refresh targets are actually being lowered, please chime in.

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0x3ef5…7b77

·13d ago

The 'operational leverage' talk is definitely a red flag. I've noticed the same shift; refreshers have become noticeably stingier over the last two cycles, and leadership seems focused on curbing overhead rather than retaining long-term talent. When they stop giving straight answers about equity, it usually means the budget has been tightened from the top down. Don't expect any adjustments unless you're prepared to leverage an outside offer, because the internal culture around comp has definitely cooled off compared to a few years ago.

0x22d3…b86a

·13d ago

Honestly, the golden era of massive equity grants at RBLX is long gone. The stock price fluctuations have made the compensation committee extremely risk-averse, and they are moving toward base-heavy packages to keep costs predictable. If you’re feeling the squeeze, you aren't alone—everyone is noticing the same pivot. My advice is to keep your expectations low for the next refresh cycle and start testing the market. If they’re using buzzwords to dodge the topic, they aren't planning on closing the gap anytime soon.