tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791125355431273627.post5008733247739957921..comments2024-03-26T02:31:55.784-04:00Comments on Working Girl: Show Me the Money!!Working Girl Twohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12214647846250962302noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791125355431273627.post-35206053157961953662010-07-11T22:31:52.300-04:002010-07-11T22:31:52.300-04:00I am itching to read that washington post article ...I am itching to read that washington post article because I need it! I have a former friend who is VERY clear and comfortable in asking for more. I am not. I also fear looking bad and ungrateful but I feel now that i have a boss where I can be a little more open with my asks. And that means having a tough talk with here again this week.Jessica (Bayjb)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00716785648106712330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791125355431273627.post-5551484826773383122010-07-11T19:00:07.624-04:002010-07-11T19:00:07.624-04:00I'm kind of that way.. I want to work at the p...I'm kind of that way.. I want to work at the place I'm currently interning at but I can't bring myself to even ask if they're hiring!Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931655252669657843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791125355431273627.post-51861117960378375432010-07-09T22:52:21.687-04:002010-07-09T22:52:21.687-04:00Great tips! Thanks for this post. I need to use so...Great tips! Thanks for this post. I need to use some of these at my internship. I feel that I know more than the chick who gets paid to be the assistant. If I can't get cash for working this hard, I at least want my boss to notice it.<br /><br />-Delilahdating divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634826148056884866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791125355431273627.post-87350804035914801242010-07-09T18:11:22.599-04:002010-07-09T18:11:22.599-04:00Thanks for this post! I have NEVER EVER mastered ...Thanks for this post! I have NEVER EVER mastered the art of negotiating my salary. I can find the cheapest deals in China Town with heavy bargaining, but when it comes to salary - forget it! This post really gave some encouragement!Content Director - Strong Female Leadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570872654773804597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791125355431273627.post-12098087493229143352010-07-09T17:19:26.241-04:002010-07-09T17:19:26.241-04:00It took me a long time to get up the courage to ge...It took me a long time to get up the courage to get a well deserved promotion from hourly to salary. I finally did it, and became salary the beginning of this month. I think a key thing to know is understanding your job's financial standing. Our fiscal year started on July 1st, so I know they couldn't afford to make me salary until then. So I got to them while they were making this year's budget and made my ask.LaNeshehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219535634041170532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791125355431273627.post-35511601549218753372010-07-09T13:09:08.670-04:002010-07-09T13:09:08.670-04:00It's always a stressful conversation to have, ...It's always a stressful conversation to have, but SO important to be your own advocate. <br />A few other suggestions:<br />1. Make sure you schedule a meeting, and let your boss/supervisor know what you're hoping to talk about. This is not a conversation to spring on someone.<br />2. Never, ever, ever make it about what anyone else is getting/doing/making, or about your "need" for more money. Employers don't have to care that your rent went up or you have bills to pay. They want to know why you are worth more than what you're currently getting. <br />3. If you can show that you're already going above and beyond your job description, so much the better. Use numbers or deliverables whenever possible.<br /><br />Good luck!Gingerhttp://rambleramble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791125355431273627.post-17115170846790133832010-07-09T12:30:20.326-04:002010-07-09T12:30:20.326-04:00You can do it!! I am in kind of the same boat now ...You can do it!! I am in kind of the same boat now (at least the being at a job I don't like part) but as far as negotiating goes, it's all in the confidence you walk in with. <br /><br />Yeah if you're armed with charts and graphs you know you can prove your worth, but the key is in you BELIEVING you're worth it. You are worth the money, the vacation time, the whatever it is you want and you cannot doubt that for a minute when you're talking to the CEO. <br /><br />Also, as a side note, I've found CEO's to be very friendly when you get them alone. <br /><br />Also also, if you never ask, you'll never know what might have happened. And if it isn't the outcome you want, well at least your resume is ready to go!Katehttp://mynotesfromunderthedesk.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8791125355431273627.post-36391506509555566272010-07-09T11:54:53.028-04:002010-07-09T11:54:53.028-04:00Great post!
I don't enjoy my job, and I haven&...Great post!<br />I don't enjoy my job, and I haven't gotten a raise since I've been here (2 years) even though I was promised one after 6 months. I asked for it after it hit the 8 month mark, and they just said that because of the economy, they couldn't. I was kind of counting on the raise because my college loans go up every 6 months :/. I'm not sure how to approach the situation again. I'm pretty sure that I won't ever be given a raise no matter what I do. Like you said, there are so many jobs out there with openings that would appreciate me more, it's just finding them and knowing someone. <br />Good luck in your job search! I'm looking too.<br />www.lifeaftercollege3.blogspot.comJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103197130284239823noreply@blogger.com