Evaluating a job offer -- version 1.0

Introduction

Congratulations on getting your new job! It must have been a journey given all the criterion that you had consider to find this amazing spot. Very likely now you will get an official offer letter that details your offer, and you might start to read things like ISOs or RSUs and 4% 401K match in there. This blog post is a short explanation of what to expect and how to think about whether or not what you are getting is “fair”, “poor”, or “generous”

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Ways companies might compensate you:

1. Base pay
2. Bonus percentage
3. Equity
4. 401K matching
5. Starting bonus/moving expenses
6. ESPP
7. Perks

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Final thoughts

Do not accept the first offer you are given! There is almost always wiggle room along several dimensions in every offer given to a candidate. Depending on your needs, status, and seniority, you might be able to negotiate a lot of them.