Samuel got a $10k pay rise by switching jobs. Why isn’t anyone else?

by · Australian Financial Review

Emma McGrath-CohenReporter
Sep 4, 2026 – 5.00am

Sam Russin recently changed jobs. He admits it wasn’t an easy decision but there came a time when the downsides of staying began to outweigh the risks of leaving.

“It was just time for a change, for something new and a new experience,” the 34-year-old communications professional tells BOSS.

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Emma McGrath-CohenReporterEmma McGrath-Cohen is a journalist for The Australian Financial Review. Message Emma on Signal @emmamc.26 Email Emma at emma.mcgrathcohen@afr.com.au

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