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At 08:48 AM 4/14/99 -0600, you wrote:
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>I'm in the process of interviewing at several companies for tech.
>writing positions. At least two companies have offered me stock options
>as part of my compensation. Is this becoming more common? If any other
>tech. writers have received such offers, how much weight or importance
>have you given to stock options?
They've been offered in the last several jobs I've taken or been offered.
BUT, unless your personal situation (such as single, no $ commitments)
allows taking a lower salary and more options, don't let the options decide
whether to accept a position. It's great if/when they work out, but don't
count on them. I believe that options are very common compensation
components in high-tech businesses, at least in Silicon Valley and here in
San Diego.
Walter
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