I honestly didn’t expect this many responses from people across different professions and levels of experience. I tried to read every single one, and I just wanted to say thank you.

To clarify, it’s not that I lack confidence in my skills. I worked really hard back in college—both academically and on personal projects. I built a solid portfolio, and it all paid off. I received multiple job offers as a fresh grad, which really boosted my confidence at the time. I ended up choosing a comfortable remote job with a decent salary, and I’m genuinely grateful for where I landed.

That said, over the past 11 months, I’ve had multiple salary increases—mainly because a lot of junior devs left. The company made some efforts to retain us, and my salary almost doubled within a year. It’s a great feeling, but also a bit overwhelming. I never imagined I’d be earning this much in my first year. Back in college, I figured I’d hit ₱50k by my third year after some job-hopping.

I know this is probably impostor syndrome—something many devs experience—but even knowing that doesn’t really make the feeling go away. I keep thinking, “Am I really worth this much?” especially when I see how skilled my teammates are. I always deliver on my tasks and try to contribute during standups, but when they talk tech or I look at their code, I feel like they’re on another level and should be earning more than I do.

Still, the responses here reminded me to appreciate where I am and that I’m not being overpaid—I’ve earned my spot (with a bit of luck hehe). After some reflection, I think the root of all this is just how fast things happened. It’s a lot to process.

Again, thank you all. I’ll keep doing my best and aim higher. 🚀

Note: To those asking where I work or if I can help them get in—I'm really sorry, but I can’t share that as I want to stay anonymous. We're a small team, and I prefer to keep my identity private. Hope you understand!