[seattle_spring]

> Equity comp also means the employee has control over when they get compensated.

I wish that were a universal truth, but it decidedly does not apply to RSUs which most equity compensation comes in the form of.

[junon]

> which most equity compensation comes in the form of.

* location depending.

This is certainly the case today in some places, but has not been the norm in most places (unfortunately).

[throwaway09223]

The control is somewhat reduced, but not entirely. While the employee is forced to pay tax at vest, they can still retain the RSU and sell later.

[seattle_spring]

That's the exact same thing as getting a salary and buying stock with it.