Gillian has been earning $1 million a year,starring in a television show,and is the highest-paid actress on that network.However,several actors on other shows,less highly rated than hers,make $5 million a year.To keep from resenting this situation,she should ____.

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Changing her reference group and comparing herself to actors who are more similar in earnings and rating to her own show may help to reduce feelings of resentment and increase feelings of satisfaction. Complaining privately or publicly is unlikely to lead to a positive outcome and may even harm her reputation. Working harder may not necessarily result in a salary increase and may lead to burnout.

Gillian Has Been Earning $1 Million a Year,starring in a Television