If you moved from an hourly role with tips to a salaried position, did it genuinely feel like a financial upgrade, or did you find yourself working more for not much extra?

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When I moved from an hourly to a salaried position it made a big difference as I got benefits. It meant moving into a new position, so the work was more involved, but that was fine by me.

I moved from serving into retail. The first couple years felt like a huge mistake. My pay dropped a fair amount and I wasn't sure if I'd ever settle in. Got lucky and was promoted fairly quickly and now things have more than evened out.

Honestly, it was kind of a mixed bag for me. On paper, the salary looked like an upgrade, but once you factor in the hours and the tips I was leaving behind, it didn’t always feel like a huge jump. Definitely made me think more about work-life balance than just the pay!

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