Anyone else struggle with figuring out what their real market value is? Salary transparency helps, but between base, bonuses, equity, and perks, it’s hard to tell if I’m underpaid or just comparing apples to oranges. How do you all benchmark your total comp and decide when it’s time to push for more?

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Absolutely — it’s such a moving target, especially in tech. I started using tools like Levels.fyi and Blind to get a rough idea, but even then, the numbers vary wildly by company and location. What helped most was talking to peers in similar roles at other companies. Direct convos = better data than guesswork.

Agree. How much should someone in their 40s be making who has almost 20 yrs experience in the finance industry? Never know where people dtand from a salary standpoint.

It’s not easy that’s for sure

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