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The way things used to be
non-corpo --> 0 - 200 ccv
corpo --> 10,000+ ccv
The way things are now
non-corpo --> 0 - 10,000 ccv
corpo --> 5000+ ccv
Basically the advantage corpos had in the market has been eroded. These days the big advantage corpos can offer people is various 3D concerts and events, but not everyone is into that stuff. Showing their weakness in modern times: it used to be the case that corpos would wall off their precious talents from access by outsiders, but these days things are actually reversed. If the corpo wants to keep people employed they have to allow them outside collabs.
there's also a huge rush to graduate in general, because the first graduations get the biggest boost upon leaving. Whereas the 10th and 11th barely get any boost