u/jhkoenig wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
I struggle to believe this information, given the current job market flooded with FAANG layoffs and exploding CS graduation rates from T50 universities. I think that some data does not match other data. It seems that the average starting salary was $110K and the next year they re
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
Salary increase over previous job is a good metric to use in general because it's demonstrating the value the career change had.
It's not a CIRR metric, it's not audited, it has no rules or guidelines, but it's a good metrics. The problem we have here is presenting that along side audited data can make it seem like all of the data is equally valid. I don't see ANY KIND OF DISCLAIMER EXPLAINING HOW IT'S CALCULATED (which is the non-lawyer legal advice I would give them)