Negotiating a Big Tech Offer in 2026: RSUs, Sign-On Bonuses, and Refreshes Explained
(updated on 10.12.2026) You got the email. After weeks of loops, take-homes, and waiting, a big tech recruiter just sent an offer. Congrats — seriously. Then the second wave hits: the numbers. Base looks… fine. The RSU grant looks huge until you notice the vesting schedule. There’s a sign-on bonus with clawback language. And someone […]
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