Expected Value Worksheet

Instructions:

Use the worksheet below to calculate the expected value of your current job versus alternatives.  The expected value of a job is the sum of its present value, future value, plus or minus intangibles.

 

Value Component

Current Role

Opportunity #1

Opportunity #2

PRESENT VALUE
Compensation (Base, Bonus Equity)
(High = 20 points; Medium = 15 points; Low = 10; N/A = 0 points)
Benefits (Health, Financial, Education)
(High = 20 points; Medium = 15 points; Low = 10; N/A = 0 points)
Access to Advice / Discounts
(High = 10 points; Medium = 5 points; Low = 5; N/A = 0 points)
FUTURE VALUE
Micro Value (Pay, Promotion, Become a Manager of People)
(High = 15 points; Medium = 10 points; Low = 5; N/A = 0 points)
Macro Value (People, Economic, Reputation, Technology)
(High = 15 points; Medium = 10 points; Low = 5; N/A = 0 points)
INTANGIBLE VALUE
Work Model (Office, Remote, Hybrid)
(High = 15 points; Medium = 10 points; Low = 5)
Boss Relationship (Sponsor, Mentor, Blocker, Non-Factor)
(High = 5 points; Medium = 3 points; Low = 2; N/A = 0 points)
Cultural Fit (Mission, Values, Working Norms)
(High = 5 points; Medium = 3 points; Low = 2; N/A = 0 points)
Location (Family Fit, Commute)
(High = 5 points; Medium = 3 points; Low = 2; N/A = 0 points)
Total Score:      

 

 

 

Examples:

Dream Job: 90 – 100 Points

Good Job: 65 – 85 Points

Time to Consider a Change: <60 Points

 

Value Component

Dream Job

Good Role

Time to Change

PRESENT VALUE
Compensation (Base, Bonus Equity)
(High = 20 points; Medium = 15 points; Low = 10; N/A = 0 points)

20

15

10

Benefits (Health, Financial, Education)
(High = 20 points; Medium = 15 points; Low = 10; N/A = 0 points)

20

15

10

Access to Advice / Discounts
(High = 10 points; Medium = 5 points; Low = 5; N/A = 0 points)

10

5

5

FUTURE VALUE
Micro Value (Pay, Promotion, Become a Manager of People)
(High = 15 points; Medium = 10 points; Low = 5; N/A = 0 points)

15

10

10

Macro Value (People, Economic, Reputation, Technology)
(High = 15 points; Medium = 10 points; Low = 5; N/A = 0 points)

15

10

10

INTANGIBLE VALUE
Work Model (Office, Remote, Hybrid)
(High = 5 points; Medium = 3 points; Low = 2; N/A = 0 points)

5

2

2

Boss Relationship (Sponsor, Mentor, Blocker, Non-Factor)
(High = 5 points; Medium = 3 points; Low = 2; N/A = 0 points)

5

5

0

Cultural Fit (Mission, Values, Working Norms)
(High = 5 points; Medium = 3 points; Low = 2; N/A = 0 points)

5

3

0

Location (Family Fit, Commute)
(High = 5 points; Medium = 3 points; Low = 2; N/A = 0 points)

5

5

3

Total Score:

100

70

50

 

 

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