A Microsoft employee's quest to understand her underpayment at Goldman Sachs revealed a stark reality: initial salary dictates future increments. Despite strong performance, her starting point as a recent graduate from a Tier 3 college limited her earnings. Securing an external offer, however, prompted a counter-offer, highlighting the power of negotiation over years of dedication.

The techie wrote that her manager explained that her background had determined her starting salary. | Trending

A former Goldman Sachs employee, Kriti Rohilla, shared her eye-opening salary negotiation experience on LinkedIn. She learned that corporate pay structures often hinge on initial…