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ipaddr on July 16, 2025 | parent | context | favorite | on: Young graduates are facing an employment crisis

Few talk about the fact that many companies will only hire at the rate you currently make plus 15 percent. Start low and never catch up.

fragmede on July 17, 2025 | [–]

In California and possibly elsewhere, asking for previous salary is now illegal.

immibis on July 17, 2025 | [–]

Lie about the amount you currently make.

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