The "Secure the Bag" Guide: How to Ask for 20% More
- Lauren Deats
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
Because "I work hard" is not a financial strategy.
By: Lauren Deats
The Love-Hate Career Relationship
Estimated Read: 16 Minutes
Topic: Asking For A Raise
Hey Bloomers!
Grab your favorite high-end coffee (or homemade if you rock a budget, like me) and sit up straight. We are about to tackle the most awkward, sweat-inducing conversation in corporate history: the salary negotiation.
Welcome to the ultimate Love-Hate relationship. We love the lifestyle, the freedom, and the literal "bag" that comes with a top-tier salary. But we absolutely loathe the process of asking for it. We are talking about that specific brand of anxiety that makes you want to apologize for wanting to be paid your actual market value.
Most people are not underpaid because they lack talent. They are underpaid because they are waiting for their company to notice their hard work and reward them out of the goodness of their corporate hearts. Spoilers: That is not how a P&L statement works. At Career Bloom Solutions, we believe your paycheck should be a reflection of your impact. It should not be a participation trophy.
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