What would you choose between the two? Answer honestly

Ye kya chutiya poll hai, why would one person's salary affect that of peers?

Second option means there's space to grow without the promotion

Lovely question People who voted option 1 great People who voted option 2 great People who voted option 2 but actually despise this happening - Wake up call
It may look like a very simple poll , but guys do introspect

OP- pls post what you was your hypothesis and what exactly are you trying to test

I only asked because I read somewhere that people tend to pick option 1 more because they would prefer to have higher status over marginally more money

Second option, atleast I get more money

Depends on what peers are. If it's a limited number, then option B is fine. But if it's everyone, you'll get screwed due to inflation

Define size of peer group. If it's everyone then option A else B

Bro, it's a post-choice you shud consider.

For making a choice, obviously second is objectively better. You get better paid absolutely with potential to catchup to peers.

However the (dis)satisfaction only materializes a year after being in the job

Here’s a thought. How many peers?

1? 5? 10? Doesn’t matter. If they earn more, good for them?

50? 100? Now they have enormous, collective buying power. And you don’t.

They will drive up costs of living, school fees for their children, costs of housing, shopping, eating out … pretty much everything is going to be costlier because a large number of people can afford to pay more and more.

This matters because you get fucked because of your lower income.

Peer ko laat maar na dear, why do you fear, my dear