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I don’t. Everyone on here is a stranger to me. It hurts me and others if I’m dishonest. If I’m honest and underpaid, people will tell me and it only helps increase my drive to increase my compensation. My information may help others see what is possible if they are in a level below me or looking for a change.
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Probably, who knows
Why do you care
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People you don't know are the easiest people to be truthful with.
So I personally don't
Probably not outright lying, but some people are intentionally disingenuous - for example, making it seem like one time Y1 bonuses (signing, relocation) are part of their recurring comp, estimating their total comp using the top end of bonus ranges, etc.
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I’m a partner, my comp is ~1.3bn
Probably not but it is possible that there is a sharing bias. People with better exit stories are more likely to talk about them
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What are some comps that have made you wonder this?