What is the best way to increase income? Change industry (FS, tech, etc), entrepreneurship, jump between consulting firms for raises, get higher ed (MBA, etc), side gigs, or something else?

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Honestly, spending less is the best way in the early stages of career.

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Win the lottery would be the best way but lowest chance of doing. Side gigs would be the easiest. Go party in business school and get the raise afterwards IMO would be the best.

Join a tech company that gives you equity (RSUs)

I agree with joining a tech firm, otherwise jump to a another firm. That's what I did

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Larsen & Toubro Infotech Hey Guys,
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Dont know which project I will be assigned to and TIAA is in BFSI domain Salary is almost same and profile is Business Analyst

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