Salary Negotiation Advice: The 999th Reason Salary History Is Never A Good Starting Point

As a seasoned data scientist with a PhD from the University of Wisconsin, I have always valued the academic side of my profession. Theories, principles, the robust debates that break out over methodological nuances — it’s all music to my ears. As part of my continuous learning journey, I enjoy the intellectual stimulation that comes from perusing academic research articles, keeping abreast of the latest findings, thoughts, and ideas shaping the world of data science. To keep a finger on the academic pulse, I’ve turned to the social media tool we all love (or love to hate) — Twitter. Specifically, I use Twitter lists, a powerful feature for curating content and following conversations in any given field. My favorite list? “Scholar Sunday,” where I keep tabs on a wide array of academics discussing their latest work. And it was here, scrolling through “Scholar Sunday,” that I stumbled upon a fascinating piece by Josh Mask. <a href="https://medium.com/geekculture/salary-negotiation-advice-the-999th-reason-salary-history-is-never-a-good-starting-point-11d49820842c">Read More</a>