it is simple and easy to understand
The stock is by far the best part of comp
A progression plan or any advise to do better as an employee. only way to get promoted is to know someone or leave and come back.
While compensation was higher compared to other firms, health benefits was expensive which reduced overall compensation. The required time to get vested for 401K and longer than similar size firms.
Company can arbitrarily convert any portion of pay to deferred comp at will without notice.
Sick days / PTO less generous than rivals. Worse pay rates, lower, less frequent bonuses. Smaller firm, has less money to pay but it's still not enough in light of the big firms in town. Very inflexible with remote work
Benefits are extremely expensive. There is no stock plan for employees. Salaries are intentionally kept low which means the firm often hires who they can afford instead of who is qualified for the role.
paying up to street standard