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I’ve been working for the same company now for a what is going on a record for myself, since 2008. Made it through GFC, acquisition, etc. In same company, hav
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I’ve been working for the same company now for a what is going on a record for myself, since 2008.
Made it through GFC, acquisition, etc.
In same company, have had engineering, product & managerial roles.
Right now transitioning back to engineering (my choice).
Why not move?
Well, company is keeping up with industry despite its size (Fortune 100), I have decent autonomy over what I work on and how I work, I’m compensated well above local market, and have seen 5-8% pay increases every year, along with generous RSU grants.
This effect of this has meant in less than 5 years now I will be mortgage free (in a housing market with 12x annual income multiple for house prices), and a financial buffer of a few years annual income
I could have been working for cooler or more exciting local startups, but wouldn’t have been even close to the financial position I am now in (I’m 38).
Work is enabling my independence and peace of mind.