Step 4: Role decision scorecard

Rate the parts that actually matter to you.

A low score is a signal to slow down, ask better questions, or negotiate before you say yes.

Rate each factor from 1 to 5 based on whether it points you away from or toward the move.

1 — Points away·3 — Mixed·5 — Supports move

Choose Unknown if you genuinely don’t know yet.


Then tell us how important it is to your decision:

  • Matters most to me: Choose up to 3 factors that should carry the most weight.
  • Deal-breaker for me: Use this when the move is off the table if your minimum requirement is not met.
  • Not relevant to me: Exclude this factor from your decision.

For anything you mark Matters most to me or Deal-breaker for me, you’ll also tell us what your rating is based on.

Specific role decision · Matters most selected: 0 of 3

Financial fit

Does the compensation and financial impact of this move work for you?

How important is this factor to your decision?

1 = Points away · 3 = Mixed · 5 = Supports move

Skill fit

Do you have the skills to succeed here, or a realistic path to close the gaps?

How important is this factor to your decision?

1 = Points away · 3 = Mixed · 5 = Supports move

Growth potential

Will this move create the kind of growth or opportunities you want next?

How important is this factor to your decision?

1 = Points away · 3 = Mixed · 5 = Supports move

Manager / team quality

Do you trust the people you would work for and with to support your success?

How important is this factor to your decision?

1 = Points away · 3 = Mixed · 5 = Supports move

Role clarity

Do you understand what the job actually requires and how success will be measured?

How important is this factor to your decision?

1 = Points away · 3 = Mixed · 5 = Supports move

Ramp expectations

Is the time, training, and support to become productive realistic?

How important is this factor to your decision?

1 = Points away · 3 = Mixed · 5 = Supports move

Risk level

What could you lose or be exposed to if this move does not work out?

How important is this factor to your decision?

1 = Points away · 3 = Mixed · 5 = Supports move

Personal timing

Is this a good time in your life to make this move?

How important is this factor to your decision?

1 = Points away · 3 = Mixed · 5 = Supports move

Long-term alignment

Does this move fit where you want your career and life to go over time?

How important is this factor to your decision?

1 = Points away · 3 = Mixed · 5 = Supports move