“Pay raises for those switching jobs, aka job-hoppers, are at an all-time high,” writes Bustle contributor Ginny Hogan. “Thanks to our ‘new normal’ and the ‘Great Resignation,’ there’s more demand than ever for labor. Isn’t it nice to finally feel like you — who makes 1/700th what your CEO does — are the one in control? You might get as much as a 28% pay raise, which — adjusted for inflation and health care and commuting — brings your total compensation to ‘almost livable.’ There’s no better time to change jobs, but you want to make good decisions when doing so.” We don’t want you to end up at a company where they stock Polar Seltzer instead of LaCroix, so here’s a list of things to keep in mind when you’re switching 9 to 5s. (Which, BTW, have you heard the new very bad rendition of Dolly Parton’s pro-labor anthem? It’s almost as disappointing as getting a Polar Seltzer instead of a LaCroix.) Read More | 
