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Giving Yourself a Raise

If you have ever worked outside of the home, then you have probably looked forward with eager anticipation to your annual raise. You might have even worked a little harder in the days or weeks leading up to your annual review in order to make a good impression. Well, even if you work only in the home or would just like some extra money somewhere, you could give yourself a raise. After all, you’ve earned it. To give yourself a raise just work a little harder to have more available income. There are several ways to do this, so you … Continue reading →

How To Ask For A Raise… And Get It—Part 2

Picking up where we left off… in Part One of “How To Ask For A Raise… And Get It” we discussed tips on how to obtain the often elusive salary hike. Here now are a few more ways you can better your odds before going into your supervisor’s office: 1. Demonstrate Consistent Performance As I mentioned in my pervious blog, it’s a good idea to make note of your accomplishments and be prepared to share them to gain leverage–essentially you’re proving hard work is mutually beneficial to both you and your employer. It’s in the company’s best interests to keep … Continue reading →

How To Ask For A Raise… And Get It—Part 1

I always admired my fellow co-workers who had the guts to ask my boss for a raise. When they came out of our supervisor’s office with a big grin I would quiz them on their approach and beg them to tell me what it was that finally swayed our frugal boss to give in to their demands (ahem!)… I mean, requests. They gave me a few answers, some common sense, the others–ones I would have never thought of on my own: 1. Do Your Homework Never approach your boss unprepared to answer the inevitable question: “Why should I increase your … Continue reading →