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Why You're Leaving $15K+ on the Table (And How to Fix It)
Stop Falling for the Salary Trap
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The remote salary mistake 8 out of 10 people make
Hot & vetted remote opportunities
The 3-step negotiation framework that works for remote roles
The #1 way to get paid what you’re worth
Hi Freedom Seekers,
I see this pattern constantly in the remote work community:
Someone lands their first remote job offer and immediately thinks, "I should just be grateful they're letting me work remotely."
So they accept the first number thrown at them.
Here's what happens next: Six months later, they discover a colleague doing the same work is earning $15K-$20K more. Why? Because that person negotiated while they didn't.
The biggest misconception in remote work? That you should accept less money in exchange for location flexibility.
Actually, smart remote workers often earn more than their office-bound counterparts, not less.
The key is knowing how to negotiate when you're not sitting across from someone in a conference room.