Discover what your job should pay—and how to earn it. Hosted by a PhD in HR and compensation analytics expert, What It Pays goes beyond generic advice with real salary data, behavioral insights, and a research-backed system built to help professionals thrive. Whether you're negotiating your first offer or aiming for your next raise, we break down what works, what’s fair, and what’s next. With actionable advice, inspiring stories, and expert-backed tools, this podcast helps early and mid-care ...
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Real Salary Stories from Manhattan to Dallas
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Are you getting paid fairly? Three real people from Reddit share their salary questions, and Dr. Bruce Brown breaks down the numbers with hard data and practical advice. In this episode, we analyze actual compensation scenarios across different markets and career stages: a new graduate's $81,000 finance analyst offer in Manhattan, a video productio…
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The 99 Cent Decision That Costs You $11,000
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Ninety-nine cents per hour. Most people would say that's not worth an awkward negotiation conversation. But what if that 99-cent decision costs you $11,000 over five years? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Brown breaks down the real math behind salary negotiations and why small differences compound into life-changing money. Using a baseline salary of $41…
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Six figures used to mean you made it. But in 2025? A new Bankrate survey says 1 out of 4 Americans now need over $150K just to feel “comfortable” In this episode, Dr. Bruce Brown, PhD in Human Resources and founder of What It Pays™, breaks down: What the latest financial freedom data really says Why the internet can’t stop arguing about $100K salar…
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You shouldn’t need a PhD to figure out what a job pays. In this debut episode, host Bruce introduces What It Pays™ — both the podcast and platform built to bring clarity, confidence, and fairness to pay. Learn why salary transparency is essential, what the What It Pays tool will offer for individuals and employers, and how this show will help you m…
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