Would you be shocked to learn that many women are “underearners.” It’s estimated that one in three women are not earning what they are worth. It doesn’t matter whether you’re making $45,000 or $145,000, if your salary consistently doesn’t cover your expenses, it’s likely that you’re an undearner.
Even if you can pay your bills, you’re an underearner if you’re making less than your market potential—meaning you’re underpaid in comparison to people with educational credentials and work experience similar to yours.
If you are underearning your finances are probably in a precarious state. You may find it difficult to pay all of your bills on time or you’d be unable to meet your expenses if your spouse died, became ill or left the marriage.
Undearners certainly WANT to make more money but frequently they are unable to significantly increase their incomes.
I’d really like to know………….
How many are you struggling with underearning?
What do you think is your biggest obstacle to increasing your income?
What would make it easier for you to tackle your income obstacle?
Would you be interested in learning how to increase your income with other professional women?
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Email me at Yvonne@SophisticatedWomanandMama.com or on Twitter at @YvonneBynoe
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