How To Ask For A Pay Raise And Actually Get It

You’ve been at your job for a while now; you’re doing incredible and you think it’s time for a raise. In an ideal world, your boss would notice your accomplishments and give you one automatically. In the real world, that rarely happens. If you want a raise or promotion, you have to ask for one. But how do you get over the nerves and awkwardness? How do you even breach the topic? And how do you ensure you get what you ask for?

We know how awkward money talk can get, especially when you’re asking for more, so we've rounded up seven smart tips to make it easier. (Pssst! If you’re in the process of switching jobs and you’re trying to negotiate a higher pay, we’ve got you covered too.)

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