While the cost of living is going up and things like interest rates are heading in the same direction, for a very long time, our wages haven't been climbing at the same rate, leaving us falling a tad short in the hip pocket.

But recent stats show that wages are now on the way up, with many industries finding it increasingly difficult to secure workers. So what if you're an existing employee who hasn't been able to get yourself some of that sweet new money?

Today, we look at how you can jump on the wage growth gravy train and the best way to ask for that sometimes very overdue pay rise. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Melissa Browne - Financial expert, author and host of Mamamia's What The Finance Podcast

Parts of this episode were performed by voice actors

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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