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Elon Musk could bring home $56 billion in historic pay package. His compensation completely dwarfs the biggest paydays in corporate American history

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Leaders say it’s lonely at the top. But is it all that bad if you have billions of dollars and a hefty tranche of shares in your company? 

Next Thursday, Tesla shareholders will vote on Elon Musk’s proposed $56 billion pay package—the highest-ever executive compensation package in history. In January, a judge rescinded his compensation over governance concerns, and so the Tesla board has asked shareholders to ratify it a second time. 

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