I know, I know. Investing can feel intimidating. All that jargon, options, fees, and the risk (ugh). But here’s the great news: investing has gotten incredibly easy.
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What if you could get paid more for the job you already do?
I spent a year interviewing over 100 women who successfully negotiated their salaries, and compiled it into a guide to walk you step-by-step through the negotiation process. If a 15-minute conversation could earn you thousands more, doesn’t that sound like time well spent?
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Did you know that negotiating your salary one time can add over a million dollars to your earnings over your career?
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