When negotiating at startups, women should recognize that compensation packages may be more flexible but also less standardized. Startups often value equity and growth potential alongside salary, so women can negotiate not only for base pay but also for stock options or performance bonuses. In contrast, big tech firms usually have structured pay scales and standardized benefits, requiring women to focus on optimizing within those fixed frameworks by leveraging data on salary bands and leveling.
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