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A review by chelse34
We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman's Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power by Rachel Rodgers
1.0
First off, I can't stand a non-fiction that has such obscene language. That must be how she really talks in life, but I could not handle how many swear words were there throughout the book. Big turnoff for me.
Second, I'm pretty sure this book was not directed toward someone like me. Her aim is to make as much money as possible to have more freedoms and choices in life, and those really aren't my same goals in life. I'm kind of the person that would rather have enough for my needs and maybe a bit more to help others, but having oodles and oodles of money isn't something I aim for in life. It's harder for a camel to go through the eye of needle than it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God, right? I just don't think making as much money as possible is something that suits my passions and goals in this life.
Third, she has this mentality to just charge more and ask for a raise to get more money. I think that applies more for the private sector of work compared to the public sector/government jobs. My salary as a teacher is locked and loaded based on my tier level in the state of New Mexico, and asking for a raise won't change anything for me, unless it changes for everyone on that tier as well. I can always aim to get to the highest tier (tier 3), but after that, there's no more hoping for a raise unless everyone gets a raise. If I were to follow her advice, I'd have to go into private teaching - not a government job.
Fourth, I'm realizing, the more I read these type of books, I don't enjoy the big feminist, anti-racism advocating books. I can't tell you how many times she mentioned "women of color" in this book. I think her book could apply to white men too, but she doesn't really want to advocate to that group because she thinks they've taken everything away from her and prevent her from being the millionaire she wants to be. (*Not discounting her experiences in this. I just get tired of all the put-downs to the male/white class in order to try to raise herself and other of women of color up). If women and especially women of color need her role model of poverty to riches, by all means, lean on her. I just didn't like the constant segregation mentions of who has been marginalized and why women/colored people deserve better. I'd just rather be all inclusive to anyone who can benefit from the book regardless of gender or skin color.
The one thing I liked, for those it applies to, was her mentality of instead of scrimping and sacrificing to save money, just make more money and get the little splurges you love. Sure, if people can do that.
Along with the swear words, there were just some of her philosophies that I really disagreed with. Here are some examples:
Actual quote from book, "Broke Boo might be well liked by others, but Rich Boo is getting what she wants."
And in reference to when her 7-year old wants to play Candyland while she's working from home, "I don't exist solely to meet her needs. Would you be manipulated by a 7-year old?"
Hard pass for me. I realize some women might be able to benefit from this book if you have your own business and want to make more money from it, but that category is not me.
Second, I'm pretty sure this book was not directed toward someone like me. Her aim is to make as much money as possible to have more freedoms and choices in life, and those really aren't my same goals in life. I'm kind of the person that would rather have enough for my needs and maybe a bit more to help others, but having oodles and oodles of money isn't something I aim for in life. It's harder for a camel to go through the eye of needle than it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God, right? I just don't think making as much money as possible is something that suits my passions and goals in this life.
Third, she has this mentality to just charge more and ask for a raise to get more money. I think that applies more for the private sector of work compared to the public sector/government jobs. My salary as a teacher is locked and loaded based on my tier level in the state of New Mexico, and asking for a raise won't change anything for me, unless it changes for everyone on that tier as well. I can always aim to get to the highest tier (tier 3), but after that, there's no more hoping for a raise unless everyone gets a raise. If I were to follow her advice, I'd have to go into private teaching - not a government job.
Fourth, I'm realizing, the more I read these type of books, I don't enjoy the big feminist, anti-racism advocating books. I can't tell you how many times she mentioned "women of color" in this book. I think her book could apply to white men too, but she doesn't really want to advocate to that group because she thinks they've taken everything away from her and prevent her from being the millionaire she wants to be. (*Not discounting her experiences in this. I just get tired of all the put-downs to the male/white class in order to try to raise herself and other of women of color up). If women and especially women of color need her role model of poverty to riches, by all means, lean on her. I just didn't like the constant segregation mentions of who has been marginalized and why women/colored people deserve better. I'd just rather be all inclusive to anyone who can benefit from the book regardless of gender or skin color.
The one thing I liked, for those it applies to, was her mentality of instead of scrimping and sacrificing to save money, just make more money and get the little splurges you love. Sure, if people can do that.
Along with the swear words, there were just some of her philosophies that I really disagreed with. Here are some examples:
Actual quote from book, "Broke Boo might be well liked by others, but Rich Boo is getting what she wants."
And in reference to when her 7-year old wants to play Candyland while she's working from home, "I don't exist solely to meet her needs. Would you be manipulated by a 7-year old?"
Hard pass for me. I realize some women might be able to benefit from this book if you have your own business and want to make more money from it, but that category is not me.