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What
Does the New Job Really Pay?
Compensation
will be a key factor in your decision whether to accept a new position.
However, few people take the time to really understand their economic
choices, mostly because there are so many hidden factors, such as
cost of living, benefits, and so forth.
To
help you put your choices into perspective, use the following guide
to evaluate your prospective compensation package with what you're
currently earning.
Position
Compensation Guide
Directions: Compare the economics of the old and new
job. |
| Current
Job |
New
Job |
Element
to Consider |
|
$
|
$
|
Base
salary
|
|
$
|
$
|
Bonus,
commissions
|
| $ |
$ |
Additional
perks |
|
$
|
$
|
Profit
sharing potential
|
|
$
|
$
|
Value
of stock or equity
|
|
$
|
$
|
Pension
|
|
$
|
$
|
401(k)
contribution
|
|
$
|
$
|
Reimbursed
expenses
|
|
$
|
$
|
Cost
of living differences
|
|
$
|
$
|
Moving
expenses
|
|
$
|
$
|
Travel
expenses
|
|
$
|
$
|
Insurance
premiums
|
|
$
|
$
|
Property
taxes
|
|
$
|
$
|
State,
local taxes
|
|
$
|
$
|
Sales
taxes
|
|
$
|
$
|
Other
expenses (specify)
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
$
|
$ Difference
(+/-) |
Regardless of where compensation ranks on your list of priorities,
it's a good idea to know what you may be getting into when faced with
a career decision.
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