My coworkers assume I'll contribute to expensive group gifts and team dinners, and I've maxed out my credit cards trying to avoid looking cheap.
More people experience this than they realize.
Professional belonging demands financial participation that can exceed actual economic capacity while feeling impossible to refuse.
“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.