So I can see that everybody is freaking out about the new stock option stuff. But as someone who is about to start here, can somebody explain what exactly is going on with everything with this and why it’s a big deal.
(Feel free to explain it to me like I’m a child)
Pathetic and insulting. Monopoly money worth nothing. Vesting over 4 years. No outside market investors to drive valuation organically. No guarantee of liquidity events.
If they’re going to give us Monopoly money they should at least make the grant so large and glamorous that if it ever was actually realized the profit would be almost life changing.
Making it abysmally small and also worth nothing straight up insulting.
Hey everyone,
I’m visiting the US from Australia later this month / early next month and will be spending some time around the Cape. I work in aviation (helicopter aircrew) back home and have a strong interest in spaceflight operations.
I was wondering if anyone here works at Blue Origin that might be open to helping organise a behind-the-scenes tour or even just a quick look at operations. I completely understand the limitations around access and security, so even general advice or pointing me in the right direction would be hugely appreciated.
Happy to verify who I am and provide more details privately if needed.
Thanks in advance 👍
Do you feel valued yet? Do you think its about time you actually get what you are worth? I once again say reach out to IAMAW, SPEEA, or any other union you like and get started. Or we can continue to mix and drink the blue Kool Aid. IAMAW has been very responsive.
all decisions on distribution were made at VP level so, how favored are you? Dont be dumb enough to post actuals.
What a legend.
Edit: intent with this post is to give kudos to the guy who asked a brave question
Creating an option plan without scheduled liquidity events means it's not equity lol
Dave should take his bonus or his paycheck in AIP, or they should make good on the legacy plan, it’s crazy that they want us to act like owners but we don’t own anything. And they’re going to dilute it every issuance. “Trust me guys” same as the last plan. Late stage capitalism sucks.
So those of us on the legacy plan with options expiring in the next year or two... We are done right? (An ex employee here asking)
Who’s bringing the heat tomorrow? What’s are you gonna ask? I r you gonna turtle shell?!?
“I personally don’t think we will ever sell”. Then answers a question with “we are going to have too many launches and need too much money, so we will have to have other investors.”
“Our sole investor may choose make tender offers” then answers a question with “I think that is too difficult to do with a sole investor.”
Stands behind Hegseths words in Florida. Denounces his words in Kent.
Says “Fake news” when asked about dumping.
So I recently accepted a Blue Origin SWE internship offer that was set in stone that I'm pretty happy about, but my recruiter for Amazon suddenly reached out to ask if I was still interested in an Amazon Dedicated Cloud internship (probably GovCloud).
Is it worth trying to go through the Amazon interview loop? I really do not want to reneg Blue Origin especially this late, but I do want to prioritize my career. Will be doing similar AI/Infra work in both Blue Origin (Integrated Supply Chain) and Amazon, but looking to pivot out of webdev and explore things closer to hardware like low-level embedded systems, avionics, robotics, etc. Blue Origin sounds more exciting, but I know Amazon also has hardware divisions too like Leo, Annapurna Labs, Lab126, etc. that I could navigate within. Compensation is not the priority, I just want to work on something interesting/fulfilling.
Which is best for my long-term career as a sophomore in college?
Low Earth Parking Orbit at 300km prior to TLI.
Used a real-scale solar system for this one.
I've also made a payload delivery system for rovers and cargo! Will use these on other missions.
I missed a call from one of the hiring managers (Antonio i think) i called back immediately and the lady forwarded me to his phone but it said no one was available to answer. I’ve called at least 3 more times since then but i can never catch him. Will he call back again? (He originally called April 16th)
