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Nice Won't Pay The Bills

A woman’s roadmap to ask for what you’ve earned, price your work without flinching, and set boundaries that don’t require a three-page apology.

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Nice Won't Pay The Bills

By: Jen Walker
Narrated by: Amanda Moreau
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This book is for you if:
You're everyone's go-to but nobody's first choice for promotion. You've Googled salary negotiation scripts at 2 am but chickened out by morning. You discount your work so you don't seem "difficult." You say yes when your gut screams no. You're the one coordinating every family event, remembering every birthday, being everyone's therapist while your own tank runs empty…

Yeah. Being helpful feels good until you realize you're the only one keeping score. And you're losing…


Nice Won't Pay the Bills
shows you where "being nice" is actually keeping you underpaid, burned out, and overlooked. Not in obvious ways, but in your apologetic emails. Your discount offers. Your silence when someone takes credit. The mental load you carry for everyone else's life.

This book gives you the scripts, systems, and spine to claim what you've earned without becoming someone you're not.

Inside, you'll discover:
The exact moment to ask for a raise (and the words to use when you do)
How to price your services without flinching or apologizing
Why emotional labor is bankrupting you and how to redistribute it at work and home
Scripts for saying "no" that don't end with "sorry for existing"
The Brag Bank method that turns invisible work into undeniable proof
How to handle pushback when you finally set boundaries
Real tactics for getting credit when someone steals your idea

This works for salary negotiations, freelance pricing, household labor wars, family boundary battles, one-sided friendships, client discounts you regret, and every room where you shrink to make others comfortable.

What are you waiting for?

Get your copy now and claim what you're worth.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Jen Walker (P)2026 Jen Walker
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This isn’t just motivational talk—it’s a toolkit. From handling pushback to reclaiming stolen ideas, the book provides structure and clarity. I liked that it covers workplace and personal life scenarios equally well.

A Toolkit for Self-Advocacy

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What I loved most is that the book doesn’t suggest becoming harsh or selfish. It teaches how to stay kind while setting firm boundaries. The scripts are realistic and adaptable for work, freelancing, and even family situations. A balanced and empowering read.

Empowering Without Encouraging Rudeness

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The scripts don’t sound robotic. They feel natural and adaptable. I practiced a few lines before a meeting and felt noticeably more confident. It’s practical empowerment.

Confidence in Clear Language

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The writing style is straightforward and relatable. It addresses uncomfortable truths about self-sabotage without shaming the reader. The scripts for saying no are especially useful. I feel more prepared for difficult conversations now.

Clear, Direct, and Refreshingly Honest

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I didn’t realize how often I undermined myself with unnecessary apologies. This book helped me rewrite my communication style in a stronger way.

Stops the Over-Apologizing Habit

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