A 9-5 job can make you more money than you can imagine.

Here is how I boosted my salary by 236% in 12 years.

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> I got into the office before the boss, every day.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> I rarely took sick days or vacations.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> I made myself uber valuable.

Showing up is half the battle.

Warning: This can turn into a BAD thing if you *never* take time off. Moderation is key, but THIS WORKS.
When I wanted a promotion:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> I started acting like I already got it.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> I started doing the job before getting the job title.

I made it easy for the organization to promote me because I was already doing the job, and doing it well.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> I wasn& #39;t a kiss-ass.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> I wasn& #39;t a "Yes man"

Only the worst bosses promote "Yes men".

I told each boss how I felt, and they knew that they could count on me to provide honest and objective feedback, even if the answer was "You& #39;re crazy".
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> I moved companies five times in my 14-year-career.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> Each move boosted my salary by at least 15%.

Nothing murders wealth like a dead-end job.

Don& #39;t be afraid to change jobs to get more money or a better position.
I never complained to the boss.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> Complainers NEVER get ahead.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> Complainers are NOT respected.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> Complainers CANNOT be trusted.

Learning to "voice concerns" without complaining is a master skill that will help you earn a ton more money in your career.
Lastly, I chose a high-paying career, purposely.

Technology isn& #39;t my passion.

But, it happens to be my strength, and your STRENGTH is what sells.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> Ignore "follow your passion".
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☑" title="Kästchen mit Häkchen" aria-label="Emoji: Kästchen mit Häkchen"> Embrace "follow your strength".
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