The Rachel Hollis Podcast 927 | 7 Ways to Get a Raise This Year (Without Burning Yourself Out)
Jan 19, 2026
Explore how to achieve financial freedom with practical tips for earning a raise this year. Discover the importance of setting clear goals and having proactive conversations with your manager. Learn to emphasize work quality over quantity, and consider that sometimes changing companies can lead to better pay. Rachel encourages investing in yourself and tracking your wins like an athlete to bolster your case for a raise. Act confidently as though you already earn more to signal your readiness for advancement!
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Redefining Financial Freedom
- Financial freedom means never again worrying about paying bills and having options, not extreme wealth.
- Rachel Hollis urges taking ownership of your finances to avoid dependency and vulnerability later in life.
Make A Raise An Actual Goal
- Decide that getting a raise is a concrete goal with a plan, not a vague hope.
- Consider any route to more income, including switching employers or roles, and commit to action.
From $24,500 To $32,000 By Changing Jobs
- Rachel recounts earning $24,500 as an assistant at Miramax and later jumping to $32,000 at Ogilvy.
- She used job changes to increase pay because her first employer paid all assistants the same flat salary.
