When a Company goes IPO...

[widebody911]

These guys made a killing, although I think they held onto a chunk, which was probably a mistake

California high school makes millions on Snap IPO

Originally Posted by legion

It used to take months or years for the hype to wear off after an IPO. (Netscape, anyone?) Now it seems to take days or weeks.

Snap’s stock has left a bunch of millennial investors under water | New York Post

[Fast Freddy 944]

Originally Posted by Icemaster

Hypothetically, say your employer goes IPO after years of growth by acquisition.

How does it benefit you, the rank and file employee who holds no grants or options from when it was private? Other than say a discounted stock purchase program?

I see where anyone with stock could benefit (or not if it tanks...), but that's maybe VP/Pres/C level and above. What does the average Joe have to gain from that happening? I've seen it touted as a 'benefit', 'sign we're a great company', 'we're growing up and joining the big leagues', etc...and I see absolutely no value.

Am I missing something? Is this really meaningful? Educate me please...

I was with a company that was "bought" out multiple times, mgmt. changes, new rules, good for the higher ups, bad news for the little guy. I split. There were dam good employees being fired left and right, the higher ups were laying out new rules, and getting mighty pushy. A good rule of thumb, is if they aren't stable, its time to leave. Be sure you have another "stable" job lined up, or you will be in a world of hurt. Good luck and be careful out there!