Following Up: Juggling Multiple Offers
Here’s how Tanya’s list looks when it’s finished.
Small Company Large Company
Recognition Great wealth
Variety Using my technical expertise
Independence Intellectual stimulation
Competition
Excitement
Challenge
Tanya might make the choice to go with the larger company
because it fulfills most of her values. A person with a different set
of values would have a completely different profile.
Let’s say we’re looking at the same companies but with a dif-
ferent person. Carlos is recovering from a heart attack, and his
doctors have told him he mustslow down. Carlos’s top values are
as follows:
- Minimum stress
- Minimum stimulation
- Short commute
- Mastery
- Independence
- Spiritual fulfillment
- Financial security
- Social contact
- Flextime