I got comp: $135k, 1.5 YOE, Madison, WI area. Fair market value, or am I getting lowballed? Need some brutally honest feedback, people.

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Is 135k TC or base?

This is important.. if just base it sounds fair

If $135k is base, that seems reasonable for your YOE. What’s the bonus target %?
What kind of firm?
If we do not know, it would be impossible to provide brutally honest feedback.

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