Being Overpaid

How do you feel about your salary?

This email is for all of you who think you earn TOO MUCH. 

I know you’re out there. I talk to women all the time who believe this. 

They’ll say to me … with a big dose of embarrassment: 

• I earn SO MUCH money
• It’s ridiculous
• I don’t really deserve it

They want me to know - that they’re aware they’re “overpaid”. 

I get it. But here’s the problem. If those thoughts go unchecked, they can cause real problems in your career. The most common I see: 

• you overwork - in an attempt to ‘deserve’ the salary
• you develop (or increase) imposter syndrome thinking
• you don’t talk about, question or negotiate your salary

Basically nothing good for you. Not to mention a missed opportunity to inspire other women coming after you or add transparency to discussions around salary levels. 

So, here’s what I want to offer…

Money is neutral. It’s just a number. 

You get to CHOOSE what to think about it. 

I’m not saying you have to change your political beliefs or opinions about what’s “fair” in society. But you DO get to choose how to think about your current number. 

Ask yourself:

• who does it help if you earn less / more? 
• is there really a limited pot of money in the world? 
• in what way could your salary contribute to the world you want to create?  

For as long as you choose to stay in your current role, what would you like to think and feel about your salary? How does that align with your values? 

I can’t tell you what to think. It’s totally subjective and optional. My advice is just to look at your thoughts consciously and consider the results they create. 

My personal opinion is that more money in the hands of women is a GOOD thing. 

But it’s your choice how to think about your number.  

Choose wisely…