When comparing two job offers, the first thought that comes to my mind is, what is the difference in pay? Out of all the features of a job, salary is the easiest one to measure and compare. However, it’s very common for humans to overvalue what is easiest to measure. This tendency even has a name:
A Job Pays Much More Than a Salary
A Job Pays Much More Than a Salary
A Job Pays Much More Than a Salary
When comparing two job offers, the first thought that comes to my mind is, what is the difference in pay? Out of all the features of a job, salary is the easiest one to measure and compare. However, it’s very common for humans to overvalue what is easiest to measure. This tendency even has a name: