A former coworker's salary rant flipped my hiring mindset

Ran into a guy I used to work with at a coffee shop in Tampa. He went on about how he got a 30% raise by switching jobs twice in 18 months, which I always thought was risky. This morning I read a post in this community about how internal raises only average 3-5% a year in most industries. That math finally clicked for me. I've been at the same real estate office for 6 years and my commission split barely moved. He told me, "loyalty pays in parking spots, not paychecks." Now I'm actually checking job listings for the first time. Has anyone else here made a move after years of staying put, and did the jump feel worth it?

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grace_white27d ago

Wait, so you're telling me your coworker doubled down on job hopping and it actually worked out for him? I used to be one of those people who thought jumping around looked bad on a resume, like it meant you couldn't commit to anything. But hearing that 3-5% number next to a 30% bump really makes you stop and think about what staying put actually gets you. Six years is a long time to watch your split stay flat while the market moves around you. I hope you find something that pays you what you're actually worth.

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