Underpaid in Your Career: How to Bravely Fix It and Build Your Confidence E151

So you just found out you're underpaid. What do you do now? This episode is going to answer that question. - Nicole Trick Steinbach 

Being underpaid is an all too common dilemma for many professional women, especially women in tech. This episode will show you how to address being underpaid and how to fix it. I outline an eight-step process, crafted from my own experience as well as those of my clients. 

This episode starts with the emotional journey of discovering and managing your feelings about being underpaid. Then I walk through the crucial but difficult step of ensuring that you are ready for a salary correction so that you can collect the specific data and insights to set a realistic goal. 

I lead you through how to establish your unique strategic approach in negotiating for fair compensation, emphasizing the need for clear communication, boundary-setting, and ongoing monitoring. 

In this episode, I also address the systemic issues that can impact you and your approach to proactive career management, including staying engaged in the job market and seeking outside support when needed. 

Hot topics from this episode:

• Understanding Underpayment and Taking Action
• Dispell shame and blame associated with being underpaid
• Steps for Addressing Underpayment
  • Feel your feelings. 
  • Confirm that you are ready for the salary and responsibilities 
  • Get specific 
  • Create your strategic approach 
  • Start the conversation 
  • Stay accountable and govern
  • Get (and stay!) on the job market
  • Feel the feelings

Related episodes: 

• E79: How do I know if I am underpaid as a woman in tech?
• E42: Are you Underpaid, Overworked and Un-invested as a Women in Tech?

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If you are an established woman in tech who is creating results and making an impact at work so your workload and stress just keep growing but promotions and salary bumps remain a distant dream, it is time for change. 

Listen, we all know the tech industry has dramatically changed. It's time your career approach did too. 

You don't need cookie-cutter programs or dusty advice from outdated playbooks, because what works for tech bros, won't work for you. You need individualized, bespoke support to build your brave career. One that reflects who you are as a woman in tech. 

I invite you to explore career coaching with me. Get all the details, including prices and client results, at TrickSteinbach.com.

You can stress less, work less, and earn more. You've already earned it. Let's make it happen.