• foggy@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Yeah, the main reason Ive changed jobs is money. Nobody gives raises like new bosses.

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      1 year ago

      I always tell people the easiest way to get a raise is to find a new job. Nobody is keeping up with inflation anymore, it’s pretty much required to job hop to break even anymore.

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        1 year ago

        I like my job, but I’d leave for the right position/compensation.

        I try to interview once per quarter, at least.

        I’ve started adding some tough questions, like asking how the average annual increases compare with inflation and COLA. Most interviewers turn into a 13 year old telling a girl they have a crush on them – all of the sudden 0 confidence.

        That’s when I tell them that for the circumstance, my compensation ask is going to be quite high.

        I also tell local employers that my “in office” ask is literally 5x pay. They always balk and say somethi g like “yeah that’s not gonna happen,” to which I say “Tell me about it!”

        Everyone should interview more. Declining a good offer because you like your situation more feels like doing cocaine.