Big English = Big Money
Okay not literally, but really, brands will pay you more based on your vocabulary
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The money is in the vocabulary
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Jobs & Opportunities for you
THE BIG IDEA
More Grammar, More Money
Did you know that the vocabulary you use during negotiations can actually get you higher pay from brands?
Nothing prepared me for this YouTube video that opened my eyes to a couple of things!
Apparently, the way you speak can signal to a brand that you don't know your worth, and they might pay you less because of it.
You should totally check the video out yourself.
In less than 10 minutes, you’d learn:
Words to AVOID during negotiations with brands
Strategies to get them to take you seriously
Simple vocabulary tweaks to elevate your game
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CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT
Featuring Chibundo Onuzo
Bridgerton in Nigeria? Lol.
Nigerian author Chibundo Onuzo’s first children’s book, “Mayowa and the Sea of Words”, was recently narrated by Bridgerton actress, Adjoa Andoh, and published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books five days ago.
Interestingly, the story highlights the lack of Black and African children in adventure narratives Onuzo experienced growing up.
Sounds like an interesting one, what do you think?
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