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I believe my performance has been fairly decent so far, but I don’t expect an exceptional increment this year—certainly not enough to bring my salary in line with other A0s in my team. Given this, I have a few concerns and would appreciate some insight:
1. Am I doomed?? I’ve heard that your first paycheck largely determines your career trajectory. Does this mean I’ll always struggle to catch up to my peers' compensation, even when switching firms?
2. if I switch to another Tier 1, what kind of increment can I realistically expect? given my current pay, even an A0 offer at market rate would be a significant jump.
3. when is the right time to switch? considering bonus payout timelines etc
Would appreciate any insights
Out of curiousity, are you in an IP team?
anyway, i am unsure how an employer may think of you. If you are being offered substantially low compared to your peers, anybody would be sus about your hiring making it difficult for you to negotiate. And jumping to another t-1 role would mean stagnating your growth. Its a tough spot. Catching up is diffciult but never impossible. Deliberate on other factors too, i.e., how much you like your job, WLB, location etc, and then compare to your job offers and see if the pay difference actually makes sense. If it does not, maybe stick around and be patient for a few more months until you get that hike which would make it easier for you to switch