Evaluate Job Offer
Requirements
Offer details including base salary and any other compensation
2
Break down the total compensation package:
CASH COMPENSATION
- Base salary
- Signing bonus (one-time)
- Annual bonus (target % and typical attainment)
- Commission/variable (for sales roles)
EQUITY
- Stock options: strike price, vesting schedule, current valuation
- RSUs: grant value, vesting schedule
- Refresh grants policy
BENEFITS
- Health insurance (premium cost, quality)
- 401k match (% and vesting)
- PTO policy
- Other perks (WFH stipend, learning budget, etc.)
3
Calculate effective annual compensation:
- Year 1 total (including signing bonus, partial equity vesting)
- Steady-state annual (typical year after vesting starts)
- Note any cliff vesting or backloaded schedules
4
Compare to market:
- How does base compare to market midpoint?
- Is total comp competitive for the role/level?
- Any red flags? (below market base, heavy equity lean, low bonus attainment)
5
Identify negotiation opportunities:
- What's most likely to be flexible?
- What would make this offer great?
- Suggest 2-3 specific asks ranked by importance
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## Steps
1. [Read Salary Negotiation Guide]: Read the documentation in: `./skills/sauna/[skill_id]/references/career.salary.guide.md`
2. Break down the total compensation package:
CASH COMPENSATION
- Base salary
- Signing bonus (one-time)
- Annual bonus (target % and typical attainment)
- Commission/variable (for sales roles)
EQUITY
- Stock options: strike price, vesting schedule, current valuation
- RSUs: grant value, vesting schedule
- Refresh grants policy
BENEFITS
- Health insurance (premium cost, quality)
- 401k match (% and vesting)
- PTO policy
- Other perks (WFH stipend, learning budget, etc.)
3. Calculate effective annual compensation:
- Year 1 total (including signing bonus, partial equity vesting)
- Steady-state annual (typical year after vesting starts)
- Note any cliff vesting or backloaded schedules
4. Compare to market:
- How does base compare to market midpoint?
- Is total comp competitive for the role/level?
- Any red flags? (below market base, heavy equity lean, low bonus attainment)
5. Identify negotiation opportunities:
- What's most likely to be flexible?
- What would make this offer great?
- Suggest 2-3 specific asks ranked by importance