I have heard of some companies offering the employee a couple of options along the salary/equity continuum i.e.: a. Salary A , Equity E b. Salary B > A, Eq

I have heard of some companies offering the employee a couple of options along the salary/equity continuum i.e.: a. Salary A , Equity E b. Salary B > A, Equity F < E c. Salary C > B, Equity G < F That way the employee can decide what works best for them.