Ever get the feeling you’d like to embrace that Edwyn Collins 1980s classic, and Rip it Up and Start Again? Well, look no further dear Foxy fans as this week we are back on the case with “$100 Million Dollar Coach” Mindy Paul, who claims that the oh-so-stable 9-to-5 gig we all cling to might actually be a cleverly disguised villain in the blockbuster movie of your financial dreams.
Yep, it turns out that the regular pay cheque and those “generous” four weeks of holiday are less golden handcuffs and more like a ball and chain.
Mindy, bless her, suggests this whole “clocking in and out” charade is a bit of a scam, if you’re aiming for actual wealth and a career that doesn’t make you weep silently into your insipid office beverage things need to change.
First off, the hard cash. You think you’re getting what you’re worth? Think again. Apparently, asking for a rise is like asking your cat for tax advice – they might hear you, but the chances of a positive outcome are thinner than a supermodel’s lunch.
Our Mindy reckons companies are often just playing Scrooge, hoarding the cash while convincing you that your underpaid existence is perfectly acceptable.
Then there’s the “joy” of time off. OK, unlimited holidays sound good, until you realise the “unlimited” part comes with more small print than your average financial services ad.
Your precious days off to attend little Tarquin’s school play or just “breathe”, are dictated by someone else. So much for that work-life balance – more like work-life seesaw with your boss permanently on the “work” end. Are you reading this McKelvey?
And let’s not forget the warm, fuzzy feeling of being a “valued employee”. Mindy gently reminds us that in the grand corporate play, you’re more of a highly replaceable prop. They dangle carrots like promotions and pay rises, but when the financial winds change, your “indispensable” self might find itself on the scraphead faster than you can say “downsizing”.
Career progression in a 9-to-5? Apparently, it’s like climbing a ladder with greased rungs. You might inch upwards, but eventually, you’ll hit the “ceiling of beige”, a depressing plateau where growth is as likely as finding someone aged over 50 in adland that isn’t the CEO.
But wait a minute, here comes Mindy latest top tip. Apparently, all you have to do is ditch the daily grind and become your own boss and suddenly you will unlock financial nirvana.
Why? Because, Mindy claims, you decide how much you earn. No more begging for scraps; you’re the whole bakery. Need a day off because your pet goldfish is having an existential crisis? Go for it. You’re the boss, everyone else’s opinion is irrelevant, and the only sick note you need is one you write to yourself saying: “PJs and Netflix: Doctor’s orders.”
Plus, you get to work when your brain actually functions. Not a morning person? Sleep in. Your productivity will likely skyrocket when it aligns with your internal clock, rather than the insistent buzzing of a 7am alarm.
And, finally, you’re valued. You get the credit, the glory, and the satisfaction of knowing your hard work is building your empire, not someone else’s. You even get to choose what you work on, meaning you can finally ditch those mind-numbing tasks and focus on the stuff that actually makes you want to get out of bed in the morning.
According to our Mindy, it’s time to embrace the glorious chaos of being your own boss and finally star in the blockbuster of your own life. There is one catch, of course, getting paid. Ah well, maybe we’ll leave that for another time…
Have a great weekend!
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