How much of a raise should you ask for has always been complicated in my mind. I never wanted to ask for too little because what if I was short selling myself? For 10+ years, I didn’t want to ask at all because I thought if I deserved one, the company I worked...
Most people don’t miss out on raises or bonuses because they didn’t do enough at work. We miss out because we can’t clearly explain what we did. And honestly, that’s not really our fault. When we’re juggling meetings, deadlines, emails, and everything else life...
Feeling underpaid is frustrating. But what’s even worse? Knowing you’re underpaid, asking about it… and nothing actually changes. Sometimes it’s so hard to build up the courage to even ask. In the past, I’ve rarely advocated for myself when it came to pay...
After both my children were born, my husband and I never sat down and had a conversation concerning my return to work. We both knew that I would. Looking back, it’s a conversation that I wish we had taken the time to have. With the cost of housing, groceries,...
Most people don’t wake up one morning and suddenly realize they’re underpaid. Instead, the feeling creeps in slowly. Maybe you notice new hires coming in with higher salaries. Maybe your workload keeps growing while your paycheck stays exactly the same. Or maybe a...
Getting a raise should feel exciting. Even a modest increase can signal recognition, growth, and forward momentum in your career. But when the number ends up being smaller than you expected, that excitement can quickly turn into disappointment, confusion, or even...
