27/07/2026
1. Sending money home before paying myself first.
2. Taking financial advice from people who’ve never had to build from zero in a new country.
3. Working endless locum shifts just to feel like I’m “catching up.”
4. Feeling guilty for wanting more than “stable.”
5. Pretending an NHS pension and salary alone would create the retirement I actually want.
6. Comparing my Year 3 in the UK to someone else’s Year 10.
7. Shrinking my life to fit my budget instead of expanding my income to fit the life I want.
8. Waiting until I “felt ready” to invest.
Building wealth as an immigrant woman isn’t about working harder forever. It’s about making better financial decisions earlier.
I’m putting together something for women who are done playing it safe with their money. Follow so you don’t miss it, and save this for the day you need the reminder. 💾
Scrubs:
Which one hit you the hardest? 👇🏾