I would at least like to see a little performance first, and I mean compared to other companies in that sector.
That's not how it works. The board decides the compensation package. If the shareholders don't like the decisions of the board they have recourse.
The day anyone besides the shareholders decides how to compensate employees is a sad day!
Stick around a few years. The model is changing.
There won't be as many guaranteed contracts in the future. There sure won't be any back-dated stock options, either.
It'll be game over.