How to ask for a raise

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Asking for a raise can be pretty intimidating. This is totally understandable, because there is always a chance that your employer is going to tell you no. But there is always a chance that they say yes as well. In today’s episode, Chelsea prepares you for both of those answers. So, tune in and find out how to ask for a raise the right way!

In this episode we cover:

·        Get extremely clear on why you want a raise 

·        Do your research- average industry salary for your role, type of company

·        Focus on you and your results 

·        If the answer is no, what will you do next

·        What else can you negotiate besides money

·        Why you should always ask for more

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Quotes: 

[00:08:23] Sometimes, you will get a no. Matter of fact, every time you ask a question there is a high likelihood that you could get a no and you need to be prepared for that and you need to have a plan and know exactly what it is that you are going to do next.  

[00:09:38] If you are going into a raise thinking that this raise is going to make all the difference, when you are not really happy with where you are right now, it’s time to do a little bit of self-reflection because more money doesn’t equal more happiness.