For a long time, the fastest way to get a raise was to quit. Companies built that system. Now they’re surprised by the behavior it created. The truth is that when strong employees quit, they usually cite the same reason. It’s not because of the pay, but because they couldn’t see a path forward.
When I was building Prepory, I couldn’t afford to be one of those companies. Running a non-venture-backed startup, I couldn’t offer luxurious office perks, signing bonuses, or stock options. What I had was a clear answer to one question every good hire eventually asks: Where does this go for me?
Today, Prepory has a team of nearly 100 people and an all-time high employee retention. This isn’t an accident. It’s what happens when you stop trying to make people comfortable and start giving them something worth staying for.
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