“Dear Zoe, I have been in process with several early-stage companies about new roles, but things keep breaking down at the job offer stage. I’ve been surprised by how low the base salaries are and I don’t want to take an unfair reduction given my experience and what I bring. What can I do to ensure I land a great opportunity and overcome these compensation challenges?”
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