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booboogriggs7467 t1_jdybld9 wrote

Reply to LPT: Do not fall for the whole pursue "working for your dream company" idea. You will be so much better off if you have a wonderful, respectful, considerate boss at some normal business who actually values and respects you/your work, and allows you to become successful and proficient in your field. by Dismal_Body_2731

I was a barback at a hotel bar and I would literally have walked into hell for my managers. Two awesome dudes who knew how to do their jobs. Their boss was an asshat though, and he caused them to quit. Once they were gone, the job wasn't worth it anymore. I'm making more money now doing something else, but I miss those dudes so much

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7in7turtles t1_jdyavuw wrote

Reply to LPT: Do not fall for the whole pursue "working for your dream company" idea. You will be so much better off if you have a wonderful, respectful, considerate boss at some normal business who actually values and respects you/your work, and allows you to become successful and proficient in your field. by Dismal_Body_2731

I think this is the difference between having your dream job, and your dream resume. The former is important and the latter is pretty meaningless. I got the opportunity to work at one of my "dream companies" and it was not the greatest experience.

But I was working at one of those companies that I really wanted to work at. I wasn't doing the job that I really wanted to do. That's a huge difference. Having a good job, at a company that may not be your dream company, is better than having a shit job at the coolest place in the world for sure.

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Emotional_Ad_273 t1_jdy9vcc wrote

Reply to LPT Request: I am a contractor making $62,400 a year, and the position I am working for pays roughly $90,000 to $100,000, and I know my recruiter probably gets paid the difference. How do I get a higher salary with the same company? by dlonem1

If you are a contractor you should simply refuse any job you don’t think you are being paid enough for. If you want the job you can possibly negotiate a higher wage. Be careful tho because there is always someone willing to do it for less.

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