
09/05/2025
Why Smart People Underearn (4 Reasons)
1. You think the work speaks for itself
It doesn't. Nobody knows what you did after everyone went home.
2. You wait to be "ready."
While others take ACTION and get the job.
3. You don't ask.
You assume good work gets rewarded. It doesn't. Ask for the raise.
4. You undervalue your impact.
You think it's "just your job." Others see it as expertise worth paying for.
People earning more aren't smarter than you. They're better at showing their value.
Track your wins. Stack evidence. Stay visible.
Tammy