Reminder to check what your previous salaries were, adjusted for inflation

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by epicureanideal • 4 years ago
39 18 4 years ago

https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm

You might be surprised to find out that you used to make more in the past.

200K in Jan 2020 would be 230K in Oct 2022, for example.

It may be worthwhile to keep in mind your previous salaries, adjusted for inflation, when negotiating compensation for new roles.

(And then of course, if you've increased your skills, experience, training, and so on since then, likely it would be reasonable to try to get an increase.)

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