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We all know that tech is a pretty good career money-wise. Still, you can do yourself a disservice by sticking to lower pay than one company might offer. Even a tiny difference in pay becomes an impressive amount when you multiply it by 12 months in a year and all the years you’ll be working. Let’s ensure that you don’t miss out on financial opportunities.
Talk about pay with your peers
The way talking about money is perceived depends on the culture. I grew up in Poland, and talking about my income felt like boasting to me for a long time. You could see this being the case if a well-paid specialist were to talk about their income to people who are stuck in minimum wage jobs. On the other hand, for people who work in similar jobs, the possible outcomes are:
- there is a minimal difference in compensation
- someone-maybe you-might realize that they are underpaid. There are a few reasons this could happen:
- you lack some technical skill that has a significant impact on pay
- you lack negotiating skills
- the company you work for has no budget to pay better
