This is NOT about letting bosses off the hook when it comes to the bucks. Raises are great and we’d all like them as often as possible. But sometimes there are
Should You Be Asking for a Raise By Email?
So what does it take to get a boss to give you a raise – even in a tough economy? First, you have to ask for it! I just read a wonderful post about this on
My Boss Promised a Raise and I Got ZILCH!
I got an e-mail from someone who was promised a $2500 raise after only a few months at the company. When the time came…there was nothing. Zilch. Nada.
So You’re Not Getting a Raise … Again?
Getting a raise becomes an intricate dance between you and your employer – a dance for which you should begin preparing the day you start your job
Help! My Salary Offer Is Less Than We Discussed
A friend of mine told me her husband was offered a job at almost $10,000 less than the salary discussed in the interview…It got them into a heated discussion
How I Negotiated a Four Day Work Week
Why four day work week? At this time of year, holidays for some are about religious tradition. For others, it’s a whirlwind of parties, yummy food, and gifts. And for still others, it may be a bit of a tough time – what with all the demands of family and friends and sometimes even the […]
Why Are You So Afraid To Ask for a Raise?
If you’re afraid to ask for a raise, you’re in good company. Most people are afraid at least to some extent. What if you screw up your courage just to hear “no!” And the truth is, that’s always possible. But each time we let fear stop us, it takes on more power. Until it runs […]