Ignore stock options. Unless whatever they call options - can be sold for cash (possibly after vesting) in an opened market. If not - consider it's $0 value. R

Ignore stock options. Unless whatever they call options - can be sold for cash (possibly after vesting) in an opened market. If not - consider it's $0 value. Re-compare everything afterwards. $10k signing bonus is not a biggie compare to consistent +$20k base. Bigger premium for health insurance may mean bigger benefits - but make sure to dig that. Free lunch saves you $10/day - multiply it by 200 - and here's another $2k after taxes or $3k before taxes. Also - regardless of everything - which place feels more fun to work at?