Is it inappropriate for me to ask for time to review and compare 2 offers+benefits

[Buggus]

I was offered a position on Friday, they said they'd be sending over my pay offer real soon. I have no idea what their benefits look like. Today, I was offered another position, same situation, I'm not sure of the final $ offer nor do I know anything about benefits. I'd like to compare the benefits in detail instead of looking at only pay, and I'd like at least a day to look this. Is this "ok" or frowned upon?

[llg, PhD, RN]

It's all in how you ask. Make sure you appear very interested in the position and don't tell them you are comparing their offer to that of another hospital. Simply tell them that you have not received all the information about their offer and would like that information before you make a firm commitment. If they give it to you over the phone or e-mail it to you immediately, say "thank you" and that you will show the information to your significant other and get back to them ASAP. That gives you a little time to look at both offers without offending anyone.

If you don't have a significant other -- lie.