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Inflation outpaces wage growth, making job switching a pay lever

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MarketWatch says inflation has been running ahead of wage growth and that taking a new job is one way some workers pursue higher pay.

The outlet frames job switching as a practical approach in an environment where pay increases can lag rising prices.

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MarketWatchSwitching jobs to get higher pay works best in these industries
MarketWatchSwitching jobs to get higher pay works best in these industries

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