[sukilot]

Public companies give RSUs to employees. Which don't need a grown story.

[nandemo]

If the share price isn't going up, one would rather get paid in cash.

[marssaxman]

One would generally always rather get paid in cash, which can be used to invest in a diverse portfolio of valuable investments.

[what_ever]

I got options at my current employer even when they were publicly listed when I got the offer.