Gratitude is lovely. It is not a compensation strategy. Here’s how to build a raise request that’s hard to wave away, and what to do if the answer is no.
How to Ask for a Raise When You’ve Been “Grateful to Have a Job” for Too Long
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How to Ask for a Raise When You’ve Been “Grateful to Have a Job” for Too Long
At some point, you made a deal with yourself. Maybe it was during a round of layoffs. Maybe a recession. Maybe you came back from a leave, or switched to a flexible arrangement, or simply joined a place that felt like a relief after the last one. The deal went...
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