Have you ever walked away purely because the comp dance felt disrespectful? I’m curious what boundaries people are setting for themselves in this market, because I just did and I'm not sure if my reaction was too strong.

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I have very early on in my career. I felt like the company was nickel and diming me and it just didn't feel like the best fit. I think it is still important to have boundaries and fight for what you deserve.

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Yeah, I have it just wasn’t encouraging to continue the conversation, however I understand the market is changing and a bit of compromise might be needed.

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