Yesterday Kimber wrote about Nice Girl's Don't Get The Corner Office, which reminded me I have Nice Girl's Don't Get Rich: 75 Avoidable Mistakes Women Make With Money on my bookshelf. (Yeah, I've read it already, and now I'm a rich bitch...)
I flipped through it again, and found a book marker on Mistake #59, which also happens to be very similar to Mistake #57- both of which I think are important to make mention of:
Mistake # 57- Giving Away Your Time and Mistake #59 - Not Charging For Your Services
Both of these, giving away your time and not charging for your services can be traced to us as women wanting to put relationships before money.
All women can fall into this kind of thinking, from high paid professionals to stay at home moms who do extra things for others.
No matter where you find yourself on the money making side of things, the point is that your time is worth something- it is a valuable asset and you should not short change yourself.
The money can really add up and make a huge difference in the long haul. Remember Kimber's post on what $10 can buy? (If you missed it, you should definitely read it!) And be aware of the messages we are sending the younger girls who look up to us. Do we really want to perpetuate that women should do things for free that men get paid for?
Bottom line is that we as women are equaly capable and equally responsible for ourselves, and we have got to value ourselves and our time.
Comments (1)
E,
I'm going to drop Lois a line and see if she wants to do a cyberinterview with us. She has so much good information.
I do a lot for free (like post here) but I do that consciously. I consider it a donation and put a value on that donation.
Posted by Kimber | May 17, 2007 12:30 PM
Posted on May 17, 2007 12:30