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Talk About Pay, But Are You Listening?
Why does money often feel inextricably linked to our sense of self-worth? Well, because money is one of the few socially sanctioned mirrors of worth that exists in modern life. We’ve built systems where compensation is a form of communication. It signals recognition, competence, and belonging. When that signal is weak or inconsistent, it strikes directly at our sense of self. This isn’t vanity; it’s a psychological echo of how society measures value. People love to say, “mone

Well Actually
Dec 103 min read


What are you actually worth?
In modern life, money is more than just something we use to pay for things. It becomes a measure—sometimes the measure—of how valuable we believe we are. Money becomes a proxy for recognition, status, and security, which is why when you have a lot of it, you can feel legitimised, validated, or like you're “getting life right.” But when what you're paid doesn’t feel like it’s enough, or becomes inconsistent or unstable, it can hit you in a very personal place, striking direct

Well Actually
Dec 95 min read
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