Charity Majors • 2/12/2021

Questionable Advice: Premature Senior Followup Q’s

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A follow-up to a post on the 'premature senior' trap, this article argues that early-career tech professionals should be open to lower compensation for roles offering better experience and growth. It counters recruiter advice against taking pay cuts, framing salary as non-linear and advocating for long-term career investment, financial flexibility, and avoiding lifestyle inflation.

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