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Tall-Concentrate1240's journey

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    I recently accepted a job offer for a position that pays between $17 and $19 per hour. With 5 years of overall experience and 2 years specifically related to this role, I was offered $18 an hour, which I accepted. However, I've started to second-guess myself and wonder if I should have negotiated for the higher end of the pay range. Now I'm contemplating whether it's too late to go back and ask for an additional dollar per hour. I'm torn between wanting to advocate for myself and the fear of jeopardizing my new position. I've received mixed advice from others, with some suggesting I should just focus on doing a great job and potentially ask for a raise after a few months, while others believe it's too late to renegotiate since I already accepted the offer. I'm feeling uncertain about my decision.

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