Our startup team all took low salaries in the beginning, but now that we have funding, two of us want market-rate compensation while two of us want to keep everything minimal and mission-focused. We're not just arguing about money - we're arguing about whether caring about salary means we've sold out, and whether staying underpaid means we're still authentic.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group is discovering that success has forced them to choose between financial recognition and ideological purity in ways that threaten their collective identity.
“Where Are You with Money and identity — class aspiration and shame?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.