I recently found out that a colleague with less experience than me is making noticeably more, and I cannot stop thinking about it before interviews now. It changed the way I look at compensation conversations completely. I used to just feel grateful to get an offer, now I feel like I probably undervalued myself for years.
Has anyone else had that moment? Did it change how aggressively you negotiate or interview?

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Sure, it’s motivated me to make sure I advocate for myself to get maximise my earning potential in the job hunt. But never did I let myself to envy someone else’s paycheck. If anything it pointed out to me if someone relatively with lesser skill can get more, then I have no excuse.

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Seeing a colleague earn more can be frustrating, but it can also drive you to negotiate better. Using PracHub for interview prep can help you feel more confident in discussions about compensation.

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Yes, but right now it’s definitely a balance of advocating for myself and getting the job.

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