For job seekers
Understand your job offer in plain English
A job offer is more negotiable than it looks — but only if you understand what's actually in it. Paste your offer letter into Plainly and get a plain-English breakdown of the pay, the conditions, and the clauses worth pushing back on before you accept.
Explain my offerWhat Plainly looks for
- Base, bonus and equity — What's guaranteed versus what's discretionary or only vests over years.
- Non-compete and non-solicit — Restrictions on where you can work next — sometimes hidden inside other clauses.
- At-will and termination — How easily either side can end it, and what you'd walk away with.
- What's negotiable — The terms most people accept as fixed that are actually open to discussion.
- Start date and contingencies — Background checks, references and conditions that can delay or undo the offer.
How it works
Step 1 — Paste the section you don't understand.
Step 2 — Answer a few quick questions so the analysis fits your situation.
Step 3 — Get a plain-English summary plus a list of things to watch out for.
Check it before you sign
It takes about a minute. Plainly never stores your offer, and there's no signup.
Explain my offerPlainly is a reading aid, not legal or financial advice. For high-stakes documents, have a qualified professional review the full document alongside your situation.