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Get that raise: What to do if the answer is yes 9 Articles

  • 1 of 9

    by Ted Sherman

    What can you do when you've earned that yes response? How about a couple of hosanas, kissing the hem of your boss' cloak, genuflecting and backing out of the room doing a series of humbling bows? Good idea? Of course not. ...read more

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    by Christine Zibas

    Congratulations, you got the raise. It's time to celebrate (at lunch or at home). You're done, right? Don't rest on your accomplishments. You are only done if you don't want your career to advance. Building a career means ...read more

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    by MysLykeMeeh

    If yes is the answer that would be a good news but you need to consider the following: 1. You are promoted, so that means great responsibility with a great amount of work. 2. Know the nature of the policy of the comp...read more

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    by Kenneth Schortgen Jr

    When you succeed in gaining a raise per your request the most important thing you need to do over the next few weeks or month is to show that they are justified in giving you that extra money or benefit. Do not leave with...read more

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    by Rob Bryant

    If you ask for a raise and the answer is "Yes," it is important whether you asked for a specific amount or just for a raise. If no amount was discussed, then your "Yes" is just the beginning of negotiations. With your posi...read more

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    by Krystle Hernandez

    Months of late-nights, take-out food, and little time spent with your family has finally paid off! You've asked for a raise and the answer is a resounding "yes!" Now what? Well, get ready! You are about to start a ne...read more

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    by Will Kester

    You campaigned hard to get a raise. You plotted strategy. You made your best case. You waited for the answer. You got the raise. Now what do you do? You probably should say, "Thank you." You probably should demo...read more

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    by Aldo Bonincontro

    When you have got the raise, you can celebrate with a Champagne bottle and your friends, not with your colleagues; with the latter. it's better to be more moderate for not to create or wake up some envy. Then, the day a...read more

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    by Julia Williams

    Congratulations! Your boss said yes to your request for a raise in your pay! Now what? The first thing you should do when you get a pay raise at work is to celebrate! Take your significant other out to dinner at a nice ...read more

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