What’s Up With My Pay?
It was time to write a book. This one was inspired by my students. When I asked a question about their payslip, everyone stared at me. Turns out, no one looks at their payslip because no on understands it. And that’s a problem: how can you make the most of your compensation if you don’t know where to start? So it was time for:

The No-Nonsense Guide to Decoding
Pay & Rewards (Finally!)
Ever stared at your payslip and wondered, Why am I paid this amount? or Is this even fair? You’re not alone. Pay is one of the most confusing—and least talked about—topics in the workplace.
In this eye-opening guide, Anita Lettink unpacks the mysteries behind your salary. Learn how your skills, experience, and location influence your pay, why some companies seem to pay more than others, and how hidden forces—like budget constraints, industry standards, and even unconscious bias—impact your take-home pay.
Whether you’re comparing job offers, negotiating a raise, or just trying to make sense of what you see on your payslip, this no-nonsense guide empowers you with:
- Clear explanations of how pay really works.
- Practical tips to negotiate the salary you deserve.
- Insights into the future of pay and what it means for YOU.
With a fresh, straightforward tone and real-world examples, What’s Up With My Pay? will help you demystify compensation and benefits once and for all—so you can stop guessing and start thriving.
This is the book your employer hopes you’ll never read!
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