Hello Friend,

You’re not underpaid because you don’t work hard.
You’re underpaid because people don’t see the value you create.

It's the Labor Illusion

When people see the effort behind something, they value it more.

That’s why customers trust a dish more when they see the chef preparing it.
Or why a progress bar on a website makes us feel things are “working.”

But in corporate life?

You get paid only for what they perceive — not what's performed

You handle chaos.
You manage deadlines.
You solve problems before they even surface.

But no one sees it.

So they assume: “You’re just doing your job”

💡 That’s the real trap.

→ Effort ≠ visibility
→ Value ≠ recognition
→ Contribution ≠ compensation

And unless you shift how you’re perceived…​
You stay stuck in a cycle of over-delivery and under-appreciation

The problem isn’t your performance. It’s your positioning.​
You don’t need more noise—you need to be seen differently.

More on this soon

But if this hit home, just reply with “So true” and I’ll know you’re thinking about this.

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To your Brand's Success

Sakshi Chandraakar

P.S - I’m hosting a Masterclass tomorrow at 11 AM (Wednesday) where I’ll show you how to shift how the world sees you — so you can finally attract the roles and salaries you deserve.

👉 Click here to register >>>>> Career Branding Masterclass​