This is how you earn more

Men earn more than we do. Now you can bang your fist on the table and throw in a resounding ‘shame’ and blame the glass ceiling, but you can also do something about it. Because being hurt and tormented, no one opens their wallet for that.

1. Choose the right industry

In one profession, you simply earn more than in another. A radiologist earns more than a physiotherapist, that's just how it is. Recent research has been done on the studies that yield the most work and where you get paid well. It turns out that dance, theater, and journalism are good grounds for work and a filled wallet. Not so smooth in the hips or sharp with the pen, then you can go into dental care and there is always a job to be found in social legal services.

2. Think big

If you are a personal trainer or physiotherapist, you can earn quite well, but it remains hourly billing. If you start a business and hire other physiotherapists, you can scale up and earn more money. If you are handy, you can also sell products alongside. And who knows, you might even start another branch. I know a woman who owns many gyms. At one of her gyms, 400 people have a subscription. They all pay 90 euros per month. That's 36,000 euros. Per month.

3. Change jobs

Then you will definitely make a leap, otherwise you are doing something wrong.

4. Lie about your previous salary

Because everyone does it, so if you honestly say what you earn, you are shortchanging yourself. Round that amount up and think about what you want to have.

5. Talk casually about money

I had a great colleague who didn't have to work for the money and therefore didn't dare to be very eager. “Nice, a raise of 500 euros per month, but I buy a dress for that and it's gone again,” she said to the business director. Precisely because she could talk so relaxed about money, she became even more attractive to him.

6. Radiate that you deserve it

Arrive in a luxurious car, carry a nice bag and wear a good watch. Even if you borrowed it from your mother, it indicates that you are used to living comfortably and that you are worth a good salary. If you arrive looking shabby, they will quickly think that you are easily pleased.

7. Show that you are worth it

Make clear what you can contribute to the company. In case of doubt, agree on a goal with a bonus linked to it. Show that you understand the company and that you must also justify a certain salary.

I would say: go for it.