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May 1, 2023 38 mins

You know you bring immense value to your organization and feel that you deserve to be paid more than your current salary. But how do you go about asking for it? Where do you even begin? And more importantly, how can you ensure that your request is met with a positive response? In this episode, Scott speaks with Justin, a technical engineer, who found himself in the same situation. He ended up staying with the company he loved and successfully negotiated a raise, exceeding the amount he initially expected!

What you'll learn 

  • Why leveraging outside job offers is not always necessary to get a raise
  • How to push past your comfort zone to ask for the raise you deserve
  • Tips for framing your value to the company and making a compelling case for a raise

 

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit  happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com 

Want to chat with someone on the team about your situation? Schedule a conversation

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Related Episodes

  1. An Overthinker's Guide To Making Better Career Decisions (Spotify /Apple Podcasts)

  2. Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)

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