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#RI-6a23d0cb·6 months ago·
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Lookback: 3 years

My boss gave me 15% equity instead of a raise

Now I owe $14k in estimated taxes for profits I’m not allowed to touch

What I wish I knew
"Equity doesn’t always mean cash"
If I could tell you one thing
"Read your Operating Agreement carefully"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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