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How Bootcamp Grads Can Negotiate Their First Tech Salary
In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle a topic many bootcamp grads dread: salary negotiation. Drawing on data from the 2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey and real-world examples from companies like Buffer and GitLab, they explain why bootcamp grads often leave money on the table — and how to avoid it. Lucas breaks down the concept of 'compensation anchoring' and shares a specific tactic: using salary-transparent job boards like Levels.fyi and Comparably to build leverage before the first offer comes in. Luna pushes back on the fear of 'asking too much' and offers a…
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