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In certain organizations, being brought on at a certain level sometimes acts as an anchor. That is if youβre starting out at mid-level you may need to prove yourself for a long amount of time before getting promoted to a senior role. That said there is also a risk of coming in at a level thatβs too high or setting yourself for a bar that you cannot meet.