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I increased my salary from $22K to $180K salary before a layoff. Taking a pay cut in my next role felt like a step backward.

A 36-year-old in Seattle shares her salary journey from $22,000 to $180,000, before a layoff made her feel like she took a huge step backward.

  • Williamson's salary increased from $22K to $180K before layoff.
  • She documented job search struggles on TikTok during unemployment.
  • Accepted global brand operations manager role at Starbucks in August 2025.

UAE salary paid late every month? Here’s what employees can do

Dubai: Your salary eventually reaches your bank account, but there is a problem – it arrives late every month, or your employer pays you on different dates without a consistent schedule. For UAE private-sector employees, repeated salary delays can create serious problems, particularly when monthly payments for rent, school fees, loans and…

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