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