Of course this is predicated on you wanting to work there and them wanting to retain you. For the latter half of that equation this may be the exact litmus test you need to give you the signal on where you stand. Many of the places I've worked will refresh stock grants for at least the top 10% of their employee pool, even if that's not an explicitly stated policy.
Huh. Weird. I don’t really even hide that I’m always working towards my own goals. This includes keeping an eye out for opportunities that better align with them. And I’m a firm believer that having a discussion and seeing what options there are is healthy and good. There have been many times in my career I’ve spoken to recruiters and come away with a better appreciation for where I was.
Didn’t realize this was not a normal approach.