collinincolumbus t1_iydjr5e wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Reply to What’s the first stock you ever bought and at what price ? by jamzkourt

$NOK back in 2007 at $24...I was 16 and seemed like a good idea, but had no clue on stocks or companies. Had my dad buy it for me in an account he set up. Still holding 100 shares of Nokia in that account.

collinincolumbus t1_iy9akou wrote on November 29, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Reply to "You'll make more money working 3yrs at a company and then jumping to a new company negotiating a higher salary than just staying at 1 company and taking your annual raises each year" by CasualFridays047

Its common for nearly any role and level. Change companies for biggest raises and fastest career progression.

I work in finance communications and job hopped every 1.5-2 years since college, progressing far more than the raises I received at any company. I have been with my current company only because they reward well internally and promote/progress people.

Been with my company for about 2.5 years, received a promotion earlier this year and likely to get a good pay bump next month as well. Have moved from $100K at the start of COVID up to likely $135K. I know I can get a bigger salary if I move to another company closer to $175k+, but I can make more than that if I stay put at my agency.... I also work about 30-35 hours a week and leave at noon every Friday.