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Check out this interview with Kelly Love Johnson. I worked with Kelly with I first started with the Charleston Regional Business Journal. She was the managing editor and I really enjoyed working with her. She later left to become an editor with Skirt! magazine, a women's publication that started in Charleston but has since expanded to various locations around the country.
Kelly has a new book out called "Skirt! Rules for the Workplace." I'm hoping to pick up a copy soon because it sounds very interesting. One of the topics it addresses is asking for a raise - something I admit I'm not good at doing. I just accept whatever salary increase I'm given and don't ask for more - even when I think I deserve it.
What sort of message does that send to my boss? My personality is one that doesn't like to rock the boat or deal with any kind of confrontation or uncomfortable situation. That's probably one reason I'm hesitant to ask for more money. Plus, what happens if my boss simply says, "No, we can't give you that much." Do I let it go? Do I press the issue? How far is too far?
What are your tips for asking for a raise?
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I do understand and sympathize with your concern, but as a freelancer, I have to deal with this everytime I go for an assignment. What is it worth for me to do this story for you? Sometimes I can negotiate a higher rate; sometimes not. It's not the best environment for building self-esteem.
Still ... I do sympathize. I think the best you can do when asking for a raise is point out the things you're doing that you believe are valuable to the company. If they diss your assessment, they you at least have an idea of whether to continue putting effort into your work there.
Just my .02 worth... :D
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