Why Financial Trauma is Pervasive Among First Gens (Like Me)

An anxiety-ridden reminder of socioeconomic status

Jess Mailinh
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7 min readNov 16, 2022

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Nearly two years ago, I asked for my first raise and title promotion after an excellent performance appraisal and bonus.

They agreed to give me a senior title, but not the appropriate salary.

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Jess Mailinh
Invisible Illness

I teach developers how to create technical content that isn’t boring. Love to share useful info. BPD & mental health advocate. First-gen. INFJ. 🐦@jessmailinh