I keep hearing that “loyalty is rewarded,” but I’m not sure that’s true when I compare my raises with what other companies are offering new hires. Have you actually seen real, meaningful pay progression by staying with the same company, or did you have to start hopping to competitors?

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Yeah at my first company. But that's because of how low I started, not because they were super generous or anything. I made $9/hour bagging groceries before moving to cashier and then store assistant. Didn't want to wait around for an AM job to open up, so I left and eventually got there, then left again to become a manager. Loyalty really does not pay anymore. It might've 30 years ago, but now you've got to leave every 3-5 years if you want your pay to meaningfully increase.

I noticed the new hires always make more than me and I’ve been with the company for more than 5 years. Sometimes, I feel like my loyalty is not appreciated enough. Loyal employees should be getting better raises than a new hire coming into a company.

I used to think so, but I've become wise in my years! Loyalty means nothing to them.

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