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Re:Beside a startup, what are the other ways to significant ... by gadders on Tuesday June 02, 2015 @05:38AM (#9644782)
>> If you work at a large tech firm and participate in their employee stock purchase program and/or get stock options, then you are doubly leveraged as that can add a nice kicker to your salary.

Normally this is OK, but can be a concentration of risk if all your wealth is tied up in salary from your employer and stock from your employer. Ask Lehmans employees.

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Re:Beside a startup, what are the other ways to significant ... by michaelrwolfe1 on Saturday June 06, 2015 @02:08AM (#9669902)
Not true since you can sell the stock as soon as it is vested.
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