jlee
Lifer
Sometimes it makes more sense to stick in a lower paying job for experience versus going initially for the high pay check but potentially getting silo'd. Same thing I've been doing for the past 3 years. Started at 30k right out of college with no relevant degree. Crap money really, but I've gotten significant raises every year and loads of experience. Should help me get a 25% pay bump if I can change jobs later this year. Hardest point is going to be leaving a relatively cushy government job and going to higher Ed.
Yup. I am starting to reach a knowledge plateau; if my current possibility works out, it'll put me in a position to learn a lot more. ~72% in raises over a 22 month period - it was definitely an excellent place to start.
