<prompt> Human: UGH. After a rollercoaster job search, I finally got offered an entry-level position in the industry that I wanted to be in. While I tried to negotiate the offer, I was told that the overall amount wasnt flexible though there are regular salary evaluations throughout the year. So I caved and accepted the offer, expecting things to get better after my training.x200B;However, Im now finding out that a coworker at the same level was offered more without even negotiating and 0 job experience whereas Ive had almost a years worth of internships and another one was able to negotiate. The manager Im directly working with also just now told me that raises only happen after one year and that its 1-5, which wouldnt even bring me up to my coworkers starting offer. x200B;I confided a mentor about the situation and he says that I shouldnt mention what I know about my coworkers at all as it may seem petty. That I should just work hard, prove myself, and better opportunities will come. I know in hindsight I shouldve been more firm about negotiating its my first official job but what can I do now going forward? I really like where Im working and I dont want to think about having to plan for another employer, but the lacklustre salary trajectory is really bringing me down. x200B;tl;dr: made the n00b mistake of not pushing my salary negotiation, found out entry-level coworkers have higher salary and that raises are shit. What to do if I otherwise like where Im working and want to stay?  <response>: Id agree with the mentor and probably not say anything for now. Get in the job, work hard, get some experience and go from there. If you truly decide you dont like it, start looking for a new job when you have a job. The salaries could be based on a lot of different factors, maybe one manager had more budget or was able to give a little more. If its a large company look on Glassdoor in the future to get a general idea of salary ranges, they could be off, but it may give you a general sense especially if its a large company with a lot of people sharing salary info. 