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A few reminders for young people in 2024: 👉 It’s absolutely okay to still live with your parents (the majority of 18-34 year olds now do). 👉 Going above and beyond at work is great — but sometimes you will need to say ‘no’ for your own sanity. 👉 Taking time to find the right job is far, far more important than taking any job. You do it every day — it has to be right. 👉 Hierarchy and needless formality are, generally, a waste of time. Your instinct is correct about that. 👉 If the salary is competitive, they probably would have put it in the job description. Anything to add?

What's the Best Strategy to Achieve a $100k Salary Fast? Answers: https://lnkd.in/gf7tRpqv #CareerGoals #FinancialStability #SuccessMindset #CollegeJourney #IncomePotential Hey there! 👋 So, I've been thinking about something that many of us experience, especially in our late teens and early twenties. It’s that nagging question: **How do you make a $100k salary?** 💰 I get it—surrounded by social media posts, friends doing well, and family expectations, it’s easy to feel like you *have to* reach that income level to be considered successful. 📈 In some cultures, financial status is equated with success, which can really weigh on your shoulders. **Avoid Comparisons:** Remember, everyone has their unique journey! Just because someone else is thriving doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. **Focus on Skills:** While $100k sounds great, it’s essential to focus on building skills that interest you. What are you passionate about? ❤️ **Education Matters:** Since you’re in community college, take this opportunity to explore fields that not only pay well but also excite you. Sometimes, following your passion can lead to financial success! 📚 ...

Interviewer: Why do you want a high salary? My response: It's not just about covering basic needs. It's not just about paying your bills. It's not just about covering your student debts. It's simply because the more someone earns, the more they are admired by strangers and are perceived as exciting and interesting. The respect of others is directly awarded to you, according to your earnings. On the contrary, if you are not backed by much economic endorsement, your character and existence are not even taken seriously, let alone your views. This right here, is the existential crisis we are facing in modern times. We are constantly seeking our place in the society through our salaries. That is why my dear recruiters, salaries have become way more important than your cost-benefit analyses. #wisdomoftheday #salaries #jobsearch

Hey Fam! Today, I just want to remind you that if you want to progress in your career, you need to be comfortable talking about money. 1. Let the person offering you a job present an offer first/ do research on how much they usually offer for that position. Do not negotiate a blank offer. 2. Always have a salary range, use accurate calculations of your lifestyle, be logical, and think it through. Before giving your expectations, always ensure that you have calculated your cost of living to the tea.There is a psychology behind including every cent in a negotiation. 3. lf they won't give you what you want in Monetary value propose that they provide you with non-monetary valuables but cheap for them to provide or beneficial to them too, e.g training, better pension fund investment plan, working from home. How did you negotiate your salary or value in your current position? #inmybag #salaries #employmentwednesdays #letstalk #careerdevelopment #careereducation #career

What's the Best Strategy to Achieve a $100k Salary Fast? Answers: https://lnkd.in/guuvSVaM #CareerGoals #FinancialStability #SuccessMindset #CollegeJourney #IncomePotential Hey there! 👋 So, I've been thinking about something that many of us experience, especially in our late teens and early twenties. It’s that nagging question: **How do you make a $100k salary?** 💰 I get it—surrounded by social media posts, friends doing well, and family expectations, it’s easy to feel like you *have to* reach that income level to be considered successful. 📈 In some cultures, financial status is equated with success, which can really weigh on your shoulders. **Avoid Comparisons:** Remember, everyone has their unique journey! Just because someone else is thriving doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. **Focus on Skills:** While $100k sounds great, it’s essential to focus on building skills that interest you. What are you passionate about? ❤️ **Education Matters:** Since you’re in community college, take this opportunity to explore fields that not only pay well but also excite you. Sometimes, following your passion can lead to financial success! 📚 ...

It's that time of year when Athletic training positions are coming available and our peak hiring season begins. I have seen many postings who don't disclose a expected pay range 🚩 and those that do, are often between $50-60k annually. I've also been contacted by several recruiters lately boasting a "high rate of pay" and quote a similar pay range (for someone with 10-15 years of experience, less for a new graduate) But a simple Google search for cost of living in the area shows that the salary is actually only $1-2k above the published cost of living for the area. 🚩 Am I the only person who doesn't see the minimum cost of living amount as a "high rate of pay"? For those ATC's in the job market please expect to be paid your worth from day 1! Don't accept a minimal cost of living salary when you have demonstrated excellence in the field! We will never advance if we never raise the expectation!

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲. 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲. Knowing your worth isn't only about self-esteem, it's also crucial for your career and financial path. Recognizing your value at work involves acknowledging your skills, experience, and contributions. This clarity empowers you to negotiate fair pay and benefits more effectively. Just as you shouldn't settle for less than you deserve in your personal life, you shouldn't settle for less in your career either. Remember, your salary should reflect the value you bring to your job, and by understanding and asserting your professional worth. Now you can have a list of the job vacancies that matches your experience level, then you can compare the salary range from different job vacancies and companies! >> https://lnkd.in/gjmA34HS

If you ever start to doubt yourself, or whether or not that salary range is for you, go ahead and update your resume or CV! A thorough review of your recent accomplishments and community involvement will remind you to know your worth & then ADD TAX! This is your reminder to keep a running document of all your contributions to your job, even if your role was just as an advisor on a project. If you added value to something that brought value to the organization, that means YOU are valuable. You're not being bossy or unreasonable. Your expectations aren't too high. You aren't underqualified (you're probably over 😉). You are CONFIDENT!

Don't Chase Success, Pursue Excellence. Success Will Follow You. 💯 In today's world, students often prioritize the initial salary package over everything else. They equate earning 12 LPA with success and 4 LPA with failure. However, the real focus should be on learning and growth in your first job. Your first job doesn't determine your future. Initially, concentrate on learning, improving, and exploring various technologies. Over time, you'll need to specialize and deepen your knowledge in a specific area. Identify whether you're suited for testing, development, or support roles. This self-awareness is the first step towards success. Once you know your interest, you can advance in that direction. Additionally, learn about office etiquette, effective communication, and how to interact with colleagues. When comparing your salary with your friends, also compare your current self with your past self. If you've grown even by 10%, that's progress. Remember, salary is just a number. It will increase with hard work, patience, and skill development. Focus on enhancing your core skills, and your salary will naturally rise over time. Follow Ajay Suneja 🇮🇳 ( Technical Suneja ) for more insightful content 🚀 Check out my first salary in the pinned comment! #salary #firstjob #growthmindset #firstsalary #lowpackage #officefundas #ajaysuneja #insights

This month one of my placements secured a £9k pay rise 😲 😍 Here is what is crazy ................................ 🤑 My client actually offered them above what they asked for (based on their skills and experience) 👏 🤑 Their new offer is actually not above market rate for their specialism 😲 ❓ How do you know if you are being paid inline with the market if you don't know what the market is? 🤷♀️ My advice ...................Whatever it is you do, ALWAYS know. Many employers will recognise development, cost of living changes, minimum wage changes and factor this in with pay reviews . 👏 ......................... Many wont. It never hurts to know what your options are. 💰 Money isn't everything BUT a) it certainly helps and b) there are some great employers who can still offer flexibility, benefits, etc AND a salary that reflects your contribution to the business. 😀😍 It is my job to secure my candidates the best salary possible BUT it is also my job to ensure my clients are receiving what they need from a placement at a fair and reasonable price. Interested in knowing if your current salary is inline with the market? OR if you are paying your team inline with the market? Lets chat. 😀 In other news ....................What is a Friday without a picture of my dog. 🤣 We had Prestwich to ourselves this morning and the flower garden is our fave 😍 Happy Friday 😘