[yamellasmallela]

If you don't get promotions you lose certain stock grants which greatly reduces your pay

The entire system is a scam and built specifically to keep you at google and drinking the kool aid

[solipsism]

You're misinformed. Please stop spreading misinformation.

[tdeck]

That's not entirely untrue. Even if you do get promoted, the four year cliff is real. I got promoted and still experienced a substantial loss in total comp at year 4, with good performance and what seemed to be typical refresh grants.

[UncleMeat]

But that’s the opposite of what the post said. The cliff is real and happens regardless of promo because everybody gets refreshes every year regardless of promotions.