Would you rather work for a company that gives $110k in base salary with $25k bonus (with 50% going to 401k) or a company that gives you $130k base salary with $5k bonus.

Why will one option be better than the other?

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130+5 doesn’t have a 401k? Usually higher base is better coz it’s guaranteed, bonuses can fluctuate but here depends on the 401k and match.

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Agreed, I would take the higher base salary

If no 401k in the 130k option then I’d take the first. 50% up to 6% let’s say with the bonus would more than make up the difference with time and rate of return. After taxes it’s definitely not a huge difference so take the benefits

I would prefer the first option, since the second does not offer a 401k plan.

I always prefer a higher base. It just feels so much more secure to me. The second options seems best to me.

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