How To Double Your Salary | Carla Santamaria | First Gen Coaching and Consulting

Episode 276 features Carla Santamaria of First Gen Coaching and Consulting. This episode is for all the 9-5ers out there. We're talking about how to double your salary. Listen now!Carla Santamaria is a Honduran immigrant who more than doubled her salary in 10 months by job hopping from higher ed to healthcare to tech. She is now a career coach on a mission to help first gen women of color job hop to six figures while protecting their peace and actually enjoying their salary and lives outside of work.Since 2021, she’s helped her clients collectively increase their salaries by more than half a million dollars. Carla is also the host of The First Gen Coach Podcast, where first generation professionals learn to advance their careers, unlearn limiting beliefs, and build wealth. You can follow Carla on Instagram.For full episode show notes, visit here.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and the Benefits of Job Hopping02:49 - Taboos and Beliefs in Traditional Households06:29 - The Myth of Education as the Key to Success09:18 - The Struggle of Being Underpaid in Low-Paying Jobs15:54 - Strategic Career Moves: Transitioning to a Higher-Paying Role21:23 - Knowing Your Worth: Advocating for Higher Pay23:46 - The Desirability of Remote Work25:40 - Authenticity in Job Interviews: Being Honest About Career Goals24:13 - Strategies for Successful Salary Negotiation32:48 - Optimizing Resumes for Job Applications39:31 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Owning Your ExcellenceMy new book is officially available to buy! Order Financially Lit! Today!Want our merch? Get yours here!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.