Why Women Need to Work 50 Extra Days to Earn the Same As Men... And How to Push Back

Women need to work 50 extra days just to earn what men made last financial year… and today, August 19, marks those extra days. It’s called Equal Pay Day, and in this special bonus episode Victoria is joined by Dr Samone McCurdy from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency to unpack the reality of the gender pay gap.

But don’t worry, this isn’t your average “boring stats” chat. This is one of those conversations that’s equal parts frustrating, eye-opening, and empowering… the kind that’ll fire you up to demand better for yourself and for every woman who comes after you.

Inside this ep:
💸 Why the gender pay gap isn’t just “equal pay for equal work” 
💸 The real reasons women are stuck playing financial catch-up to men
💸 How the gap shows up beyond your your payslip and into every part of your money life
💸 How falling behind today snowballs into less wealth and fewer choices tomorrow
💸 Why “just ask for a raise” isn’t the fix, and what actually needs to change
💸 The practical moves you can make right now to start closing your own gap

Links & Resources:
🔗Sign up to the WGEA Newsletter
🔗More info on why Equal Pay Day even exists 
🔗 The Gender Pay Gap Explained 
🔗 How to Calculate a Gender Pay Gap 
🔗How does your employer measure up?
🔗Compare your employer to your industry and national data

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