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Get that raise: What to do if the answer is "not now"

There's still possibility that you can get that raise. If it means not now, meaning it could be tomorrow or the next day or maybe next week. You still have a chance that you can get that raise, so don't worry and for the meantime while waiting for that not now promotion to become yes, why not consider this following things that you should do:

1. Be consistent.

2. Don't lose hope.

3. Maintain your focus. Promotion is coming so don't lose hope.

4. Set your guard for the matters and still consider your options to get that raise.

5. Continue to excel in your job, just continue to be professional.

6. You have to prepare yourself for that big responsibility that coming in your way. You have that chance to get that promotion. There's a big hope in that 'not now' statement.

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