Do you ever stop and realize what you're doing/earning is more than you ever thought realistic for yourself?

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Yes. I failed several accounting classes, almost dropped out of school, and considered ending my life. In my first job post grad, I made $12/hr part time in a super shady company.

I’ve come a long way.

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You earned it :). The high water mark for passing is there for a reason.

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Yep. Absolutely. I’m a street kid from Brooklyn. Now a senior partner. Would have never imagined this.

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Same here... my starting salary was twice what my single mother made and now a partner.

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5 years ago, was an associate making around 60-65k. Now a manager, doubled my salary. I am grateful.

My dad is a partner at a consulting firm and I’ve always wanted to be like him. So I guess I won’t feel like that until I’ve really made it

Yes.

I did until I was told I was being underpaid by 20-30k by HR were I was working

All is do is save my job everyday!

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