
Stuck at $200k/yr? Here’s How to Break $300-$400k/yr
Key Takeaways:
- Why $200K is no longer the finish line (and how inflation, lifestyle, and goals reveal the gap)
- The invisible ceiling most high earners hit—and how to break it
- How to audit your real total compensation before chasing higher offers
- Why promotions at this level come from owning scope, not just working harder
- How switching industries or companies can instantly raise your comp ceiling
- The truth about equity: RSUs vs. options, cliffs, and startup fantasy math
- Visibility = compensation: how to make decision-makers see your value
- High-paying, rare skills that lead to $300K+ comp packages
- Why you should interview every year (even if you're not planning to leave)
- Bonus income streams: consulting, board roles, speaking, and advisory work
- Common traps: silent loyalty, stalled titles, and equity that goes nowhere
- Final message: You don’t get paid what you're worth—you get paid what you position yourself to earn.
https://moveupcareers.com/pivotpoint
https://podcasts.apple.com/me/podcast/moveup-job-interviews-negotiation-promotions-offers/id1538223546
https://moveupcareers.com/survey
Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated weekly
- Published23 September 2025 at 10:00 UTC
- Length20 min
- RatingClean