Did you believe you could deliver better long term compensation? This phrasing suggests that, it's a clever way to suggest something without promising it.
Usually, but not always. Of course it's impossible to predict 4+ years into the future, because so many factors can come into play on that time scale.
Usually, but not always. Of course it's impossible to predict 4+ years into the future, because so many factors can come into play on that time scale.