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#RI-6a7aa68e·about 2 months ago·
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Lookback: 5+ years

Joined company straight out of college

Was underpaid despite promotions, had to leave to earn market value

What I wish I knew
"External market value is key to fair pay"
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't get trapped by staying too long at one company"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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