careerSalary
#RI-69abbc2d·3 months ago·
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“Feeling underpaid on 78k starting salary”
What Actually Happened
Delivered major feature, took initiative, provided value
What I wish I knew
"Checked local market conditions before accepting offer"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Research average salaries in your area before negotiating"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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