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4) Offer Evaluation & Negotiation

Benefits that actually matter (health, immigration, PTO)

For international students, some benefits are worth more than cash. Health Insurance: Look at the 'Premium' (what you pay monthly) and the 'Deductible' (what you pay before insurance helps). Immigration Support: This is your #1 priority. Does the company pay for your H-1B lawyers? Do they have a policy for sponsoring Green Cards? Ask for this in writing if it's not in the letter. PTO (Paid Time Off): In the U.S., 15–20 days is average.

You shouldn't just show up to work. You need a roadmap.

Days 1–30 (The Sponge Phase): Your only job is to learn. Meet every person on your team. Learn the tools. Ask "dumb" questions now so you don't have to ask them later.
Days 31–60 (The Contributor Phase): Start taking small tasks. Fix a bug, write a report, or help a teammate. Your goal is to show you can finish what you start.
Days 61–90 (The Owner Phase): Identify one small problem the team has ignored and fix it without being asked. This shows you have "initiative."

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