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That is insane. My bonus would have been between 180k - 290k last year...skeptical.

Would love to know this as well especially when their recruiter reached out saying average salary for seniors is >150k and >275k for managers

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@EY2, A&M is charging 600/hr for seniors?

They pay on collections. You are staffed and are collecting on deals you have an unlimited earnings potential at all levels.

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