Finally Landed a Better-Paid Job! · Dev Skool Community

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Finally Landed a Better-Paid Job!

Hey everyone,

I’m a software developer from Berlin and wanted to briefly share something with you. Every time I searched for a new job, I struggled with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and all that shit that comes with it!

After chatting with Alex on LinkedIn and getting invited to the community, I went through all the content here—and it completely changed my mindset around job searching and how to talk to companies. I was able to land the perfect job for me, one where I can genuinely see myself staying for the next 2–3 years while building on my skillset.

Initially, the company offered me (without knowing) exactly the same salary I had before, with a plan to increase it by 12.5% after 6 months and another 12.5% after the following 6 months.

I managed to negotiate a completely different setup:

-> a higher starting salary (a 20% increase compared to my previous job)

-> followed by a 15% raise after 6 months

-> and another 25% raise after the next 6 months

That adds up to a total increase of 50% within one year. We also agreed to define clear career goals for each 6-month period, each tied to a salary increase.

After the negotiations, they said they would need to think about it. I hounestly expected a counter-offer with a lower salary and different conditions. The next fucking day, they sent me the signed contract—with a flexible start date and a note hoping I could start as soon as mid-February.

I’m still a bit shocked that this actually happened, but I now see the job market with completely new eyes!

So thank you, Alex, for providing all of this information for free 🙏

And to everyone who’s still struggling: don’t give up and trust the process. It WILL happen 🥳

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