Stop Devaluing Yourself In Life And Career.

This article explores how many job seekers in Kenya mentally value themselves and more so how young Kenyan professionals devalue themselves all the time, which then holds them back. You can think of it in terms of your job, starting your own business, or even dating people who suck.

For example, when someone asks you “what’s your rate/how much are you hoping to ask if given this job?” do you say, “well um, yeah, geez- it’d be nice to make x but honestly whatever you think is fair is fine.” Guess what you will get?

A. Someone on the other side of the table who now views you as inexperienced, unconfident and possibly not that good.

Or, B, s/he just sees cheap labor. They will pay you the way you respond.

Solution: State your expected salary confidently, stick to it, be wiling to walk away and pursue other companies who WILL pay you what you deserve.

Outcome: Regardless of if you landed the job, you just established yourself as valuable and enticing. You will now be in higher demand because you were willing to be uncomfortable for 3 minutes.

Now think of this situation in terms of dating. Perhaps it is very important to you that your life partner shares your religious background and shares your love of marathon running and traveling etc etc. Stick to your criteria and be willing to walk away. Not only are you more attractive, but you are more likely to get exactly what you want by confidently “naming your price” and sticking to it.

Whomever you are devaluing yourself to, you are only hurting yourself. Business people and people in your personal life will gladly take what they can get if you’re willing to give it to them.

This week, pay attention to what you say and how you portray your value to others. I bet you will devalue yourself at times without even realizing it. First gain awareness, then try putting your poker face on to get what you want.

www.careerpointkenya.com

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