Stage 3 · Lesson 3 of 6
Expecting a pay reset
Your first tech salary may be lower than what you earn now. This is called a , and it is most likely if you are experienced in your current field. pay varies a lot by country, company and role.
Some pay better because they value your background. Look up junior pay for your target role in your city, on salary sites and in real postings. Compare it with your current income.
If there is a gap, plan for it. How long could you live on the lower figure? How quickly does pay usually grow after one or two years?
Common traprejecting every realistic first offer because it pays less than your current senior salary.
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