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Careers "I don't see any downsides to pay transparency," ex-financial analyst Jamie Jones told Business Insider. Mel Yates/Getty Images, Javier Ghersi/Getty Images, anyaberkut/Getty Images, Crystal Cox/BI, Abanti Chowdhury/BI Jamie Jones, a 34-year-old former financial analyst, shared his salary with female coworkers often. Jones believed these discussions helped the women who he worked with to negotiate higher pay. Jones also negotiated a $20,000 pay increase for himself within two years.

Careers Jason marz/Getty, Chor muang/Getty, Abanti Chowdhury/BI Welcome to "Salary Journeys," a series that discusses how much people have made over their careers. In this journey, 34-year-old Pam shares how she pivoted from wellness to tech. Pam didn't know what to expect from tech, but she's found the flexible culture rewarding. Advertisement This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Pam, a 34-year-old senior customer success manager at a tech company based in Atlanta.

Ethan Clatterbaugh began earning a six figure salary after his 28th job and currently has held 31 different jobs. Ari Hock Ethan Clatterbaugh, 32, has changed jobs frequently ever since his first babysitting gig at 15. Without a college degree, he's built a career path from wide-ranging experiences and certifications. Receiving treatment for ADHD and narcolepsy has also helped him accelerate his career.