Should I take non-qualified now or wait for incentive stock options?
May 14, 2004
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