In this video, I break down exactly how I went from earning $50,000 in a Big 4 risk consulting role to over $110,000 by switching into banking — basically doubling my salary in a week. I also explain the reality of Big 4 pay: firms like KPMG, Deloitte, PwC and EY often pay less because they have endless applicants willing to take lower salaries for the “brand name” on their CV. I share my own experience in internal audit/risk consulting, what happened when I didn’t get the promotion I believed I’d earned, and how that led to my “rage applying” phase. Then I walk you through the 7 strategies that actually move the needle: asking for pay rises and promotions throughout the year (not just at annual review), using “acting up” style opportunities to prove you can do the next-level role, and negotiating based on market research (I personally think 7% should be the bare minimum, and I’d push closer to ~10% depending on inflation and performance). I also cover why feedback is everything, how to use LinkedIn’s “Open to work” (recruiters only) and job alerts, and why reaching out to secondment managers can shortcut the hiring process. Finally, I share my biggest career rule: switch roles/teams or jobs every 2–3 years so you keep growing, stay challenged, and get paid what you’re worth.