Equal Pay Day is tomorrow, April 4th. Equal Pay Day is the symbolic day when the average American woman’s earnings “catches up” to white men’s earnings from the previous year. Isn’t it crazy to think that it takes women (on average) an extra three months to earn as much as a man did last year, for the same work? I want to use this day to show you how you can work to close the wage gap in your own life.

Isn’t it crazy to think that it takes women (on average) an extra three months to earn as much as a man did last year, for the same work?

Last year, I was in a salary negotiation workshop given by AAUW and that is when I decided to pursue my business as a financial coach. I went on to be trained as a facilitator for that same workshop, and I am still passionate about empowering women to negotiate their pay.

Before going into negotiation details, I want to give you a little more context about the wage gap in the U.S.

The low-down on the wage gap

What that actually means for you

How you can fight the wage gap in your life

Have you ever negotiated a higher salary or better benefits? Share your story in the comments!

For much more information on the wage gap and salary negotiation, visit AAUW.