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Why a Raise Made Me Miserable: Breaking the Stress Cycle | Women Who Invest
In this episode of Women Who Invest, host Sara Jenkins explores the counterintuitive phenomenon where receiving a raise or promotion leads to intense anxiety rather than relief. This is not ingratitude; it is a stress response triggered by the sudden shift in responsibility and the 'open loop' of financial freedom. If you have ever felt panic after a salary increase, struggled with lifestyle creep, or felt guilty about spending money you earned, this episode provides a compassionate framework for understanding these feelings. We discuss why higher income often feels heavier due to the…
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