2025-03-14 07:45
The Percentage Trap That Silently Steals Your Wealth
Most people don't realize: Your first salary determines ALL future earnings.
With standard 5% annual raises:
Starting at $70K → $114K after 10 years
Starting at $60K → $98K after 10 years
That $10K difference becomes $16,000 annually by year 10
Over a 30-year career? That's $347,110 in lost wages.
One weak negotiation = a house you'll never own