125. 9 to Thrive (navigating job offers)

Women & Money Cafe

Get ready to level up your career game in this episode of Women & Money Cafe, as we dive into the nitty-gritty of job offers and benefits. From company culture to pension plans, no stone is left unturned! Here's what you can expect:
- Michelle's advice on gauging company culture and work-life balance
- Emily's insights on aligning personal and company values and considering sustainable initiatives
- Julie's discussion on company policies, unique benefits, and work-life balance
- Tips on evaluating job offers' impact on personal life and envisioning career aspirations
- The significance of team dynamics and professional development opportunities
- Important considerations like promised benefits in writing, long-term career goals, and thorough analysis of offer details.
- The lowdown on financial aspects, including pensions, bonuses, holidays, private medical insurance, and more
- The crucial role of mental health support and additional benefits like counseling programs
- Real-life examples and experiences, from pension pitfalls to negotiating for better benefits
- Key resources mentioned throughout the episode for further research and guidance
Websites mentioned:
- B Corporation (https://bcorporation.net/)
- Glassdoor (https://www.glassdoor.com/)
YOUR HOST
Julie Flynn is an experienced independent financial adviser and financial coach. Justice and equality drive Julie. Which is why she’s spent years studying and researching how stress affects our financial decision making.

Julie is best known for her work with women who have lost their partner and coaching financial services business who want to implement fair and transparent charges.
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CO-HOSTS
Emily Pool is a Financial Planner and Will Writer. She is passionate about empowering people to invest their wealth (pensions and savings) sustainably and in line with their personal values.

Michelle Lambell started her career in financial services as a Stockbroker in 1999 undertaking both advisory and discretionary investment management. Today she is a Chartered Financial Planner, specialising in retirement planning advice, pensions and investments and a Certified Financial Coach.
Jennifer O'Neil is a mortgage and protection specialist and director of Athena Mortgages. Having been in the industry since 2014 Jennifer decided to set up a company in 2020 that suited her core values as a broker – integrity, service, honesty and continuous improvement.
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