Career Corner: The reality of being underpaid

By , Guest Columnist Published: October 17, 2018 9:47 AM CT
Angela Copeland
Guest Columnist

Angela Copeland

Angela Copeland is the Founder of Copeland Coaching and can be reached at CopelandCoaching.com. She also hosts the Copeland Coaching Podcast, available on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts.

Have you ever had someone tell you that it’s a good idea to get your foot in the door at a company? The theory is that if you get your foot in the door, you can work your way up over time. I understand the reasoning. It’s a career outlook that has been around for a long time. But, in today’s career environment, this approach can backfire.

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