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Why I Negotiated for a 4-Day Workweek Instead of a Raise

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Upon reflection, I’d realized that a salary bump would not improve my vitality, but more free time absolutely would. At its heart, the conversation was a re-frame: I was receiving a pay increase—the same salary for reduced hours—I just wouldn’t see the increase in my paycheck. It was a win-win. Granted, I’m lucky.

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Steel Magnolias, Barbie, and Other Wise Women – In Celebration of a Complicated Women’s History Month By Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low-Krayman

After all, no one knows better about how to move forward with confidence, strength, grace, and self-respect. We can learn from their loving fearlessness to look life squarely in the face and tell it like it is. I should not have a “mommy penalty” on my salary because I have children and neither should you.

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How We Need To Adjust To The Future Of Work – A personal interview with Bonnie Low-Kramen by Karen Mangia for Thrive Global

Bonnie Low Kramen

Oscar winner for Moonstruck, Olympia Dukakis was not only a gifted actress. She was also a gifted manager of people. Never again will I have to bear the attacks on my self confidence and self-esteem, but I will never forget how it feels. Base salary is only one way to earn money. She would say, “Find ways to tell me yes.

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Public Speaking Basics

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Those who give more speeches tend to have higher salaries than those who give less or no speeches. Gain self-confidence through practice. Learn Public Speaking Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Talk directly to your audience.

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The Real Reasons People Are Quitting by Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

It is time for leaders to learn the real reasons that staff quits, what staff really wants, and the ways to stop, or at least slow down “The Great Resignation.” It costs a company 6-9 months of an employee’s annual salary to replace them. They simply have not learned how to manage them. What’s Stopping Us?

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Career Success A to Z: G is for Gender Gap

Eat Your Career

Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. Still others insist that women are more likely to put their careers on the back burner as they focus on raising children, and the salary data is impacted as a result, or that women are more likely to hold lower-level jobs. Confidence. Advancement.