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Why You Didn’t Get Promoted — And How to Succeed Next Time

By not articulating what you want and why you deserve it, it can cost you

Let's say you've taken on more duties or sought new challenges that strengthened your employer's bottom line. Then review time comes and you're passed over—again. Say what? Unfortunately, simply doing your job well is not…

Kristen Fischer

Asking for a raise can be really stressful, and many people avoid the conversation simply because they are afraid of upsetting their boss or having the awkward conversation. But the fact of the matter is, it is crucial to bring it up and advocate for yourself, especially if your company doesn’t have an annual review process in which cost of living raises are usually offered. Asking for a raise in your current company and role can also be crucial in terms of earning more money down the line when you switch companies or look for new roles. To take at least some of the stress out of the conversation, here are our top tips for how to prepare for and ask for a raise.

How to Ask for a Raise

Asking for a raise can be really stressful, and many people avoid the conversation simply because they are afraid of upsetting their boss or having the awkward conversation. But the fact of the matter is,…

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