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Comment author: Sable 19 June 2016 07:30:50AM 1 point [-]

I'll go first. I'm' in the process of applying for jobs in software. Furthermore, it'll be my first job out of college.

Any advice? What will I, five/ten years from now, wish that I had known now?

Should I take a job in a topic that I don't see myself in long-term?

Comment author: Elo 19 June 2016 12:00:44PM -2 points [-]

You should certainly get good at wage negotiations. For about 5-10 minutes of what some people feel is the most uncomfortable conversation of their industry you can increase your earnings by $5-20k or more. As well as bonuses etc. out of a good negotiation.

Comment author: Viliam 20 June 2016 02:49:02PM 2 points [-]

Sometimes the 5 minutes of negotiation have greater impact on your earnings than the following 5 years of hard work.