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Best salary advice

Best salary advice: Don’t be afraid to take risks on temp and contract work. Don’t feel guilty, even for an instant, when switching jobs. And remember, two-week notices are optional. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes … Continue reading

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How To Ask For a Pay Raise

My company just went through layoffs, and performance reviews are around the corner. I want to ask for a raise, but is now the right time — or should I keep my head down? — Big value, small paycheck. 1. … Continue reading

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The Renegotiation

We’ve been taught to keep people out of our finances…. but we’re not privy to what others are being paid. An employer might justify an offer based on your pervious salary history. The problem is…we’re already many steps behind. Positively … Continue reading

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Entrepreneur

Imagine a greenhouse, where maybe at a typical company, the C.E.O. might be the strongest and tallest, most charismatic plant that all the other plants strive to one day become. “For me, I really think of my role as more … Continue reading

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Leverage Offer

About a year and a half ago, during a transition in my life, I took a job I was overqualified for. I really do love the company, its perks and the people I work with. But my low salary has … Continue reading

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