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How to Negotiate Salary After a Career Gap
Returning to work after a gap often means accepting less than you're worth. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down a real case: a former marketing manager who took two years off to care for aging parents, then landed a role that was one level below her previous title. They discuss how to prepare a salary anchor, why most people undervalue themselves after a break, and a simple framing technique called the 'bridge statement' that turns a gap into a strength. Lucas shares data from a 2025 LinkedIn survey showing that professionals who take a break and negotiate deliberately…
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