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Warning: I took a job for the title instead of the money and it backfired
I had to pick between a 'Senior Analyst' role at a startup for 75k and a 'Specialist' title at a big company for 90k. I took the senior title for the resume boost, but the startup folded after eight months. Has anyone else regretted chasing a title over real pay?
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carr.luna3mo ago
That "just a sticker" line hit me hard, used to think titles mattered more than the actual work.
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logan2715mo ago
Honestly, I did the same thing but for a 'Lead' title at a tiny company. Tbh the business card was cool for like a week before I realized I was basically just the only person doing the job. Ngl, that fancy title didn't help much when they ran out of money for payroll.
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white.keith5mo ago
Been there with the fancy title trap. That "Lead" tag can feel good until you're the only one showing up. Honestly @logan271, the best move is to ask early on about team size and budget for hiring. If it's just you, the title is basically just a sticker. Pay attention to what you're actually going to be doing every day, not the words on the card. A real lead role should mean you have people to actually lead, otherwise it's just extra work for free.
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