Decision Lens
Should I accept this job offer?
Keep compensation, scope, growth, flexibility, and risk in one visual map to reduce mental overload when comparing an offer with your current path.
Map accept/decline/counter branches and translate the best path into next actions before deadlines hit.
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What are you deciding?
Accept now?Counter?Decline?
Prioritize non-negotiables before deadline pressure builds.
Assumptions
COMP
SCOPE
GROWTH
Should I accept this job offer?
Accept as-is
Fast close with low negotiation effort.
Strong when the package already fits.
Lower friction, possible value left on table.
Confidence: Medium
Counter key terms
Improve role and comp alignment.
Negotiate the few terms that matter most.
Higher upside, some offer risk.
Confidence: Medium-High
Locked
Decline and continue
Preserve optionality for better fit.
Valid when core misalignment remains.
Keeps standards, delays change.
Confidence: Medium
Defer (for now)i
Prepare targeted counter
Negotiate only your top priorities.
Focus on terms tied to long-term fit.
A focused counter can raise value without stalling.
- Define 3 non-negotiables
- Draft counter response
Next step
Today: send a concise counter covering compensation and scope.
Confidence: Medium-High
Aim: improve fit while keeping momentum toward a decision.
- Set walk-away threshold
- Send counter by deadline
- Review final response
Decide from your criteria, not urgency.
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