Loss aversion
Bias Lab · Roleplay
A better job—except for what you might lose
You have an offer for more meaningful work and better pay, but leaving means giving up a trusted team, accumulated status, and a familiar routine. Your friend Casey thinks the possible losses settle the decision.
Your role
You, deciding whether to change jobs
Objective
Evaluate gains and losses symmetrically, include the cost of staying, and identify reversible ways to reduce uncertainty.
Compare the options with Casey
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I would stay. You know your manager, people trust you, and you have finally built a comfortable routine. At the new place you could lose all of that and hate it. The extra money cannot compensate for throwing away something safe.