Subject:   ISO vs NQSO
Date:   Thu, 08 Apr 2004
From:   Tim

I am currently consulting for a company. They would like to offer me NQSOs now, or I could receive ISOs when I become a regular employee in about 6 months.

But, I might never become an employee.

Should I take the NQSOs now or wait for ISOs?

Regards,
Tim

Answer

Date:   Mon, 03 May 2004

Hello Tim,

If there is a chance you might never become an employee, take the NQSO “bird in the hand.”

Good luck!

Mike Gray

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