How I increased my 9-5 salary by 78% in less than 2 years

/THREAD/
1. High-paying skills

I acquired skills that are high-paying and in high demand in the job market

This helped me switch to the data analytics field which has better prospects

My previous skills paid the bills. My new skills will pay for my freedom ticket
2. Networking

I leveraged my social media presence on LinkedIn to connect with

• Recruiters
• HR reps from companies in my field
• Employees with 2-3 more years of experience than me

These connections helped me navigate my professional transition
I used these connections to stay up to date with

• Salaries
• Job requirements
• Skills I need to acquire and expand on

That way I make sure I am a professional with high demand and leverage in my field
3. Offered value

The arrangement with my current manager was to focus on the value I offer and not the hours I work

My priority is to

• Meet project deadlines
• Satisfy the client needs
• Provide solutions inside my group

It all comes down to the impact I create
4. Became irreplaceable

By aiming to constantly grow I make it difficult for the company to find someone with the same

• Skills
• Impact
• Experience

The more skills I acquire and the more value I offer, the more I become irreplaceable
5. Leveraged my position

By combining all of the above

• Skills
• Networking
• Offering value
• Becoming irreplaceable

I managed to negotiate

• Promotions
• Salary raises
• Paid education
• 100% remote work
That way I have

• More investment capital
• Better quality of life
• More free time
• Side projects
To summarize:

1. High-paying skills
2. Networking
3. Offered value
4. Became irreplaceable
5. Leveraged my position

Do these five things and watch your life, job, and finances skyrocket

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