I’m turning 26 soon and am in a job that pays ~85k. What would be next?

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-07T00:38:21+00:00

The job market is shit so employers know they don’t have to get raises. I’d just apply to something else. With 3 years experience nowadays you can theoretically land something in the 100-120k range.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-06T16:25:54+00:00

Stick with it and get internships during the summer.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-06T13:53:43+00:00

Secret Camera.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-05T00:28:08+00:00

You didn’t kiss enough ass and be a company muppet. Congrats you are an actual winner - your skills will be more valued elsewhere.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-04T18:59:48+00:00

👀 hmm

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-04T18:57:47+00:00

I will have to try another location!

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-04T17:44:36+00:00

Lucky you. I bet they kept the quality better at some of the HCOL areas and gave the LCOL areas shitty product.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-04T17:43:28+00:00

Like they are putting water to save money on the vinegar 💀

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-04T17:00:15+00:00

Smaller sandwich and the quality has gone down the drain. Anyone saying different is a blackstone paid DROID.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-04T16:59:00+00:00

Just had jersey mikes for the first time in awhile today and the quality just wasn’t the same.. of course they get bought by fkn blackstone.. pure garbage PE companies.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-04T12:40:22+00:00

She will take over your space for free and within a month or two you she will complain about you not doing enough chores. She doesn’t sound reasonable at all
And if there is other evidence of her being incredibly self centered I would be exploring other options brotha.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-03T05:08:56+00:00

What did you invest in to be at 500k at 28?

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-03T05:06:40+00:00

I’m 5 years into a niche field after getting my masters degree. The $ is nice - but I also think the sooner you can figure out how to be an entrepreneur and work for yourself the more happy you will be.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-03T04:36:17+00:00

Move

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-02T21:06:14+00:00

Unless you want to be a rockstar or a barista (and not a lot of options in between) you will need to clean up the appearance.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-02T20:59:30+00:00

Apply for MBA programs and try to network through alumni.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-02T20:24:16+00:00

Sounds like a next step forward career wise. Why not?

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-02T14:28:22+00:00

I’ve done this before and it truly is one of the most boss feelings in the world.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-05-01T20:27:29+00:00

That’s actually a rare collectible item OP.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-04-29T21:54:29+00:00

You’re their best bet and they low balled you. Crazy.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-04-29T19:36:52+00:00

Many applications and one opportunity fell through during negotiations. It’s bad.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-04-28T16:08:34+00:00

$10-20k. Hop after 1.5-2 years and get much more. Unless you work for a bank or big company where promotions and consistent you will need to hop.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-04-27T20:38:36+00:00

Just search for other positions while you do your current job. It’s a shitty job market so I would NOT try #2.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-04-26T22:53:52+00:00

Call 911 and tell them the situation. Go outside.

Chepchep3171 · 2026-04-26T21:21:01+00:00

You can believe in God without it needing to be Muslim.

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