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It is striking how much difference there is between when I started and about 10 years later.
Y1 $11/hr, no allowed OT
Y2 $12/hr, no OT
Y3 $36k salary
Y4 $40k salary (CPA firm)
Y5 $44k salary
Y6 $48k salary
Y7 $60k salary
Y8 $62k salary
Y9 unemployed
Y10 $45k salary
Y11 $45k still
Y12 COVID/unemployed, then $20/hr no ot
Y13 $24/hr w/ 5 hrs ot
Y14 $25/hr w/ 10 hrs ot
Y15 $62k salary
I have 2 degrees & earned excellent gpa for both... Had internships, networked religiously... Live in a MCOL.
But it's like my last 8 years have just been a waste 😑 and I will likely never see $150k
Idk man i feel a bit luckier than you i don’t even have 1 degree
This is impressive. Good work.
Year 1 40k
Year 2 55k
Year 3 65k
Year 4 86k
Year 5 124k job switch
Year 6 147k
Year 7 135k
Year 8 135k
Year 9 156k job switch
Year 10 179k
Year 11 203k
LCOL city
This is an impressive career progression OP. Can you share a bit more about the industry you are in and your role?
What type of consulting firm? MBB / T2 / B4. Also how did you make the transition to PE?
Impressive indeed. Before stock, numbers get weird with stock.
Y1: 53K
Y2: 65K
Y3: 140K
Y4: 155K
Y5: 160K
Y6: 175K
Y8: 215K
Y9: 285K
Y10: 365K
Y11: 416K