Compare Two Job Offers Side by Side

Why this works

Offers differ in base pay, bonus, pension, holiday, and commute time. Writing them into one table makes the real comparison visible, and a free assistant can spot the line items that are easy to overlook.

Step by step

1. Write each offer in the same unitsAnnual gross, bonus as a percentage, employer pension contribution, paid holiday days, and weekly commute time.
2. Add what matters to youLearning budget, flexibility, and team size can matter as much as pay.
3. Ask for the comparisonUse the prompt below with both offers pasted in.
4. Check the numbers yourselfCalculate the total compensation of each offer by hand, including the pension.
5. Ask the employersWrite down questions for each employer, such as bonus history and how pension matching works.

Copy-paste prompt

Compare these two job offers in a table: base pay, bonus, pension, holiday, commute, and any other benefits. Then list the three biggest trade-offs and any items that are missing from one offer but included in the other. Do not recommend a choice; do not calculate tax.

OFFER A:
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OFFER B:
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Check your result

• Both offers use the same units
• Your own total compensation was checked by hand
• Questions for each employer are written down

Pitfalls to avoid

• Do not share another employer's confidential terms or your current employer's private data.
• Tax and pension rules differ by country; get advice from a qualified adviser for large decisions.