The Tricky Parts of Merit Cycles

The blunt reality: Merit cycles are not how you build your earning power or career. They are a function of company culture and HR, and generally speaking are disconnected from your biggest opportunities for growth.
So, where should you focus? That's what we talk about in today's episode.
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