Most of us are aware of the gender wage gap, many women making quarters on the dollar to our male counterparts who are doing the same if not less work. So instead of waiting for the industry to see our worth in the workplace, it’s time for women to demand it.

In this episode, Facebook talent acquisition lead and career consultant Maddie Machado, explains that you are not paid what you’re worth, you are paid what you negotiate. So stop asking for fair market value, simply the opportunity, and downplaying the money conversation. Speak confidently about salary and no matter what, ask for more money!

Tune in as Maddie Machado shares her top three pieces of advice for making more money and building generational wealth for your family.

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KEY POINTS:

• What is FIRE?
• The benefits of a corporate career, literally
• Money might not bring happiness, but it makes it easier!
• Ways you can close the salary gender gap now
• You are not a bargain!
• Ask for more money - you deserve it!
• How to put your money to work

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QUOTABLES:

“I want my kid to be the rich kid that I hated when I was growing up.”

“You absolutely do not have to wake up every morning and feel supercharged. But you should love how much money you make.”

“You're not getting paid what you're worth, you're getting paid what you negotiate.”

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GUEST RESOURCES:

Learn more about Maddie Machado and how you can start building generational wealth!

IG | @maddiemacho

Tiktok | @maddie_macho

Linkedin | linkedin.com/in/madelynmachado

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