Just as good IMO. If you worked and your boss comes to you and says, hey, do you want your paycheck or would you prefer the equivalent in company stock?
Obviously you would choose the one that is more valuable. Especially if you know the company is just getting started and growing and the shares will be worth far far more than cash.
Pretty cool option to have.
It also tells you that the shares are safe from the company rendering them useless by RS.
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