<prompt> Human: I work for an employee owned company and after a year of employment I can buy company stock for 85co market value andor they will match 50 of my payroll contributions up to 7 of my income to a 401KMy company is relatively stable and is not in an industry susceptible to huge swings in stock price however it seems I would be earning more money with a 401K match, albeit with a likely slower growth rate.I am required to hold the stock for 2 years after agreeing to enroll in the stock option and for 1 year after the 2 year expires before it can be sold. Which is a better option? I realize if the stock remains at current market value for the length I own it I have basically earned 15 return on my investment but the 401K match seems like more money initially.Assistant: Why not contribute 401k to match and buy company stocks?Human: I could do both but am curious which would be a more lucrative option in the long run since I dont make enough to maximize both options.  <response>: Max 401k 