You’re not alone. I could have written that same paragraph, just with slightly different details. The question I ask myself is did the bottom drop out 7 years ago (for me it was 7) or was the bottom never really there? A solid one anyway. I mean maybe I was just good a managing things as they were, but eventually and inevitably, things would have ended up right where they did, because I was never on solid ground. Barbara’s post really has me asking, what do I need to let go of…so I can create more solid ground and with that a great sense of self-confidence. Good luck to you Theresa. If we’re both aware of our underearning, then we can certainly both do something about it, right?

Susan.

Seems to be so little to replace it, though, especially since I don’t want to debit or under earn anymore. The underearning just keeps winning.

The most lousy thing is, up until about 6 years ago, I had a livable wage. I was underearning, but I had enough for my then expenses. I had an excellent work history. Then the bottom dropped out and I spiraled downward into what/where I am today.

Sometimes I can get myself psyched up to actually do something – and then fail. Resistance takes over – and at times I could scream.

Sorry for the ramble, going to bed now – hadn’t realized it was so late. Procrastination/time debiting, non-self-care, both forms of resistance. Underearning wins again. .