<prompt> Human: Dilemma: Has anyone ever been in a situation where you had to choose between a full-time job that paid more, and a job that paid less but offered comparable benefits? Which path did you choose and why? Background: I was just offered a job that is 20k more than my current pay. The potential employer is a startup environment so their comp package is 62k salary plus around 8k annual health care stipend. It is taxable so I consider it income. Also 5 sick days, 10 vacation days, 7 paid holidays. No other benefits. My current position only pays 50k, but also provides similar PTO policy, healthvisiondental insurance coverage, 401k with 3 match, and some other perks. I have been there 3 years and started at 30k. Goals: I am married and considering purchasing my first house in the next 2 years. I have a goal to hit 100k annual income by age 30. Math: I calculated out the pros and cons of each job and assigned them a cash value. After adding up all the pros and cons, I feel that my total current job compensation package is worth 66,000. The potential offer is worth only 68,000 after accounting for additional healthcare expenses and commute. I would share the Google Drive link to my math, but I am not sure how to share anonymously. All other things being equal, what would you do in my shoes? I feel that I will have more long-term opportunities at the new job offer, but that is just a hunch.  <response>: Id have major reservations about any company that doesnt provide basic benefits to employees. 