Things have gone well since then too. The main thing that has kept things going up so far is really practicing before interviews to try and get better and never shying from looking for better opportunities. The company and I have a transactional relationship, not an emotional one.
First job (India) 2006 - ~$4,000 per year
Second Job (India) 2008 - ~$10,000 per year
Third job (US) 2010 - $105k
Fourth Job (US) 2012 - >$150K
Things have gone well since then too. The main thing that has kept things going up so far is really practicing before interviews to try and get better and never shying from looking for better opportunities. The company and I have a transactional relationship, not an emotional one.