Re:I think I know why you can't hire engineers right now
by Chris2048 on Thursday January 13, 2022 @07:39AM
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> Is an extra $10k per year worth..
Extra X a year for a couple of year? No.
Extra X a year for the rest of your working life? Yes.
Consider that some employers anchor salaries to previous salaries ala "we won't pay you more than Y more than your previous salary" - so any raise represents an increase in all future offers.
So despite the downsides, working for a couple of years under a new salary has essentially increased your worth in the eyes of the market.
Extra X a year for a couple of year? No.
Extra X a year for the rest of your working life? Yes.
Consider that some employers anchor salaries to previous salaries ala "we won't pay you more than Y more than your previous salary" - so any raise represents an increase in all future offers.
So despite the downsides, working for a couple of years under a new salary has essentially increased your worth in the eyes of the market.