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Re:Tell HN: Job interview canceled due to looming recession by ChrisMarshallNY on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @06:23PM (#31498229)
Why do people think oldtimers at companies get paid better than new hires?

That is the case for traditional companies, but not for tech. I worked for one company (most of the time as a manager) for almost 27 years, and never made as much as new hires at most tech companies. My company got an insane bargain with me, and my whole team, and they knew it.

I don't think that cost is the reason that companies like firing older folks.

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Re:Tell HN: Job interview canceled due to looming recession by 7thaccount on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @08:01PM (#31499006)
HR only understands years of service sometimes. I've seen business analysts doing entry level work with nearly no responsibilities and making ~$140k. It's insane. No matter how much the rest of the company complains, those people are safe until layoffs come.
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