Have you ever wondered if you're underpaid? That's the question that Erin and Nicole ponder and tackle in this week's episode. Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant kick off by telling their classic Christmas comedies from this year.  Erin talks about the stresses leading up to Christmas and the issues that ensue after their 3-year-old cousin barfs all over their couch on Christmas Day. But it's fine she hasn't lost her Christmas Spirit (We think...) Nicole brags about her CVS "status" and avails that she takes regular Sunday night trips to her local store. She discloses that she has a CVS BFF, Evelyn, and the wisdom Evelyn imparts on Nicole as she drives her to her bus stop after Evelyn's shift.  Continuing on to more serious topics, Nicole discusses feeling undervalued at work. Using this to open up to a wider perspective, Erin talks through some ideas on what to do when you feel your paycheck doesn't reflect your value or compare fairly with your colleagues. They talk real-life scenarios at work for approaching discussions over pay, including the ins and outs of some corporate structures. Erin coaches Nicole base don her experience working with her CFO to examine employee pay and levels, giving us ALL the inside scoop on the topic of pay in the workplace. But what if the person at the other end of the conversation just sayd, "no"? Erin talks you through the conversation and where to go from there (hint, it will be ok.) Towards the end of the show, you are left with an extremely pressing matter...one of utmost urgency. A question for the ages. If you could pick a word of the year, what would it be? Go to the b Cause Facebook page and have your say! If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @ We share even more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible).  Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to  We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @  Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @ We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsuitable for younger audiences.  Tweetable Comments: "He's like 'I've got meat, therefore we will survive.'" "Let's put all the awkwardness in one room and call it a holiday." "Ho fucking ho. Merry fucking Christmas." "Wait, do you have a scheduled time to go to CVS? You just said 'I go to CVS on Sunday Nights." "If you could just let go of your perception of perfection, you'd see that this is nothing to be embarrassed by. This was a gift. Don't ever diminish your value." - Evelyn from CVS "I know a lot of people who have the mindset of 'ok once I get the promotion then I'll stretch myself and do the big stuff.' but no, you're screwed, That's not how it works." "It's not how hard you're working, it's about whether or not you're going above and beyond your job description." "A director does stuff they're told to do, they command the ship and they do really well, etc. A Senior Director? The difference is, nobody tells them what to do. They create the things that need to be done." "The first thing to do is to bullet out four or five reasons...and I'm talking to you, Nicole. Not a bunch of fancy fucking words, you have really big words." "Your title matters."