When Asking for a Raise, Be Prepared With a Contingency Plan.
Getting the courage to ask for a raise can be tricky. And if your boss refuses your request, you may be tempted to step back immediately and forget about everything that ever happened. Better idea: Have a contingency plan so you can get other benefits, if not pay increases.
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Think of other elements outside of the bottom dollar. Maybe you can negotiate additional personal days or vacations in the coming year. Perhaps working from home one or two days a week will really help your budget when it comes to commuting.
We’ve given you five things to negotiate on top of your salary . The bottom line is simple: be prepared for no and come up with specific requests for negotiation in these other areas.
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