I've been working in HR for three years, and I'm still not making $50,000 a year. I feel like a failure. How long is it supposed to take to make a living wage?

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Where are you located? $50k is very low.

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You should make a living wage from the off. I’d be looking for a different job!

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Work at a larger company.

Good luck I have been in HR for over 10+ years and just got let go due to AI & outsourcing my HR department.

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