The Art Of Asking Your Boss For A Raise

Darkly funny account of the office worker’s mindset by the celebrated French novelist A long-suffering employee in a big corporation has summoned up the courage to ask for a raise. But as he runs through the looming encounter in his mind, his neuroses come to the surface: What is the best day to see the boss? What if he doesn’t offer you a seat when you go into his office? The Art of Asking Your Boss for a Raise is a hilarious account of an employee losing his identity—and possibly his sanity—as he tries to put on the most acceptable face for the corporate world,with its rigid hierarchies and hostility to new ideas. If he follows a certain course of action, so this logic goes, he will succeed—but, in accepting these conditions, are his attempts to challenge his world of work doomed from the outset? Neurotic and pessimistic, yet endearing, comic and never less than entertaining, Perec’s Woody Allen-esque underling presents an acute and penetrating vision of the world of office work, as pertinent today as it was when it was written in 1968.

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

HOW TO ASK FOR A RAISE AT WORK LEARN TO ASK FOR THE SALARY YOU DESERVE AT THE RIGHT TIME AND WITHOUT FEAR OR DIFFICULTY ABOUT THIS BOOK You might be asking yourself, “Why doesn’t it have to be difficult to ask for a raise?” The answer is simple: because of the power of preparation. If you're clear on what you want and why, then you've already done most of the work before approaching your boss. And once they say yes, you can celebrate right away! That said, depending on what kind of workplace culture you live in (and how much your company values its employees), there are some things to consider. For example: if asking for a raise feels like an awkward conversation or even an uncomfortable negotiation where one person wins and another loses—get ready for some stress! But as long as everyone respects each other's time and effort at work—which should be happening in every professional environment—it shouldn't feel like anything more than two people working together towards mutually beneficial outcomes. CONTENT Introduction: Why Doesn't It Have To Be Difficult To Ask For A Raise? Why Is It Nerve-Racking To Ask For A Raise? Why Must You Never Be Afraid Of Discussing Your Salary? How To Craft Your Pitch For A Pay Raise? How To Back Up Your Claims For A Pay Raise? Why Must You Consider Your Boss’s Mood When Asking For A Pay Raise? Why Must You Consider The Office’s Environment When Asking For A Pay Raise? How To Present Positive Praise You’ve Received From Colleagues When Asking For A Pay Raise? Why Do You Deserve A Pay Raise? Why Must You Do A Self-Evaluation Before Asking For A Pay Raise? Why Must You Always Bring Data And Numbers When Asking For A Pay Raise? Why Explain How Your Company Has Benefited From Your Work When Asking For A Pay Raise? Why Explain The Important Projects You’ve Completed When Asking For A Pay Raise? Why Must You Show Your Improvements When Asking For A Pay Raise? Should You Explain How You’ll Continue Growing Within The Company If You Get A Pay Raise? Why Must You Think About Where You Want Your Career To Go Before Asking For A Pay Raise? Why Must You Consider What’s In It For Your Boss Before Asking For A Pay Raise? Why Must You Consider The Time Of Year In The Company Before Asking For A Pay Raise? When Is The Best Time Of The Year To Ask For A Pay Raise? Why Must You Never Say You Want A Pay Raise Due To Your Cost Of Living? Why Do You Need To Know In Advance What Salary Number You Want Before Asking For A Pay Raise? Should You Know How Much Others In Similar Roles Make Before Asking For A Pay Raise? Why Must You Schedule A Specific Meeting With Your Boss Before Asking For A Pay Raise? How To Practice Your Pitch Before Asking For A Pay Raise? Why Must You Never Sell Yourself Short When Asking For A Pay Raise? ABOUT THE SAPIENS NETWORK The content in this guide is based on extensive official research and comes from a variety of sources, mostly from books published by experts who have mastered each of the topics presented here and who are backed by internationally recognized careers. Therefore, the reader will be able to acquire a large amount of knowledge from more than one reliable and specialized source. This happens because we rely only on official and endorsed media. In addition, we also collect information from different web pages, courses, biographies, and interviews, so we give the reader a broad overview of their topics of interest. We have not only checked that the sources of knowledge are relevant, but we have also made a very careful selection of the final information that makes up this guide. With great practicality, we have compiled the most useful concepts and put them in a way that are easiest for the reader to learn. Our ultimate goal is to simplify all the ideas that they are fully understandable and so that the reader can enjoy a pleasant, practical, and simple reading. This is why we strive to provide only the key information from each expert. In this guide, the reader will not find redundancies or unnecessary or irrelevant content. Each chapter covers the essential and leaves out everything that could be deemed as extra or that does not add anything new to the selected concepts. Thus, the reader will be able to enjoy a text where they will easily find specialized information that comes exclusively from experts and that has been selected with the greatest effectiveness.

"Never settle for less than you deserve. Your financial future depends on it." Are you tired of feeling underpaid and undervalued? "Earning Your Worth: The Art of Asking for a Pay Raise" is the ultimate guide to increasing your salary and securing your financial future. With expert advice and practical tips, this comprehensive book covers everything you need to know about getting a pay raise, from assessing your worth to negotiating a win-win proposal. Understand the value of a pay raise and when to ask for one. Learn how to evaluate your job performance and identify your unique skills and strengths. Conduct market research and benchmark your position against others to build a strong case for a pay raise. Craft a persuasive pitch and demonstrate confidence and assertiveness while highlighting your value to the company. Explore negotiation techniques and address counteroffers, including alternative compensation options like bonuses, stock options, and flexible work arrangements. Gain career growth opportunities and build a supportive network of colleagues and mentors. Enhance your professional image and visibility through personal branding and social media. Learn how to stay current in your field and set achievable career goals. Understand the role of company culture in pay raises and strategies for remote workers. Address the gender pay gap and navigate legal and ethical issues in pay negotiations. Plan for long-term financial security and save and invest your pay raise wisely. With real-life success stories and lessons learned from others' experiences, "Earning Your Worth: The Art of Asking for a Pay Raise" is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to increase their salary and improve their financial well-being. Don't settle for less than you deserve - take charge of your career and earn your worth! Table of Contents Understanding the Value of a Pay Raise The benefits of a pay raise When to ask for a pay raise Assessing Your Worth Evaluating your job performance Identifying your unique skills and strengths Conducting Market Research Comparing salaries in your industry Benchmarking your position against others Building Your Case Documenting your achievements Quantifying your contributions Timing Your Request Identifying the best time to ask Reading your company's financial health Preparing for the Conversation Practicing your pitch Anticipating objections and questions Effective Communication Strategies Using persuasive language Demonstrating confidence and assertiveness Highlighting Your Value to the Company Focusing on your accomplishments Showing your commitment to the organization Negotiation Techniques Understanding the principles of negotiation Crafting a win-win proposal Addressing Counteroffers Evaluating the counteroffer Knowing when to accept or decline Exploring Alternative Compensation Bonuses and commission Stock options and equity Benefits and Perks Health and wellness benefits Flexible work arrangements Continuing Education and Professional Development Tuition reimbursement Attending conferences and workshops Career Growth Opportunities Promotion and advancement Mentoring and leadership roles Building a Supportive Network Cultivating relationships with colleagues Identifying mentors and sponsors Personal Branding and Visibility Enhancing your professional image Building your reputation within the company Leveraging Social Media Creating a strong online presence Networking on professional platforms Staying Current in Your Field Keeping up with industry trends Pursuing relevant certifications Setting and Achieving Career Goals Defining your career objectives Creating a roadmap to success Planning for Future Pay Raises Continuously improving your skills Demonstrating your value over time Handling Rejection Responding to a denied request Planning your next steps Evaluating Your Options Considering a job change Weighing the pros and cons of leaving Learning from the Experience Reflecting on the process Implementing improvements for future negotiations Building Confidence and Self-Worth Overcoming imposter syndrome Embracing your accomplishments Strengthening Workplace Relationships Developing rapport with your boss Collaborating effectively with colleagues Demonstrating Initiative and Leadership Taking on new challenges and responsibilities Volunteering for high-visibility projects Improving Work Performance Seeking feedback and continuous improvement Implementing time management techniques The Role of Company Culture in Pay Raises Understanding your organization's compensation philosophy Aligning your request with company values Strategies for Remote Workers Communicating your value as a remote employee Addressing unique challenges in pay negotiations The Gender Pay Gap Understanding the causes of pay inequality Strategies for overcoming gender-based wage disparities Successful Pay Raise Stories Real-life examples of successful negotiations Lessons learned from others' experiences Navigating Legal and Ethical Issues Understanding your rights and protections Avoiding potential pitfalls in pay negotiations Long-Term Financial Planning Saving and investing your pay raise Planning for retirement and financial security Have Questions / Comments? 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A furious denunciation of America’s coronavirus criminals Hundreds of thousands of deaths were caused not by the vicissitudes of nature but by the callous and opportunistic decisions of powerful people, as revealed here by John Nichols. On March 10, 2020, president Donald Trump told a nation worried about a novel coronavirus, “We’re prepared, and we’re doing a great job with it. And it will go away. Just stay calm. It will go away.” It has since been estimated that had Trump simply taken the same steps as other G7 countries, 40 percent fewer Americans would have died. And it was not just the president. His inner circle, including Mike Pence and Jared Kushner, downplayed the crisis and mishandled the response. Cabinet members such as Betsy DeVos and Mike Pompeo undermined public safety at home and abroad to advance their agendas. Senators Ron Johnson and Mitch McConnell, governors Kristi Noem and Andrew Cuomo, judges such as Wisconsin Supreme Court justice Rebecca Bradley all promulgated public policies that led to suffering and death. Meanwhile, profiteer Pfizer (and anti-government propagandists such as Grover Norquist) fed at the public trough, while the billionaire Jeff Bezos added pandemic profits to a grotesquely bloated fortune. John Nichols closes with a call for a version of the Pecora Commission, which took aim at what Franklin Delano Roosevelt called the “speculation, reckless banking, class antagonism, and profiteering” that stoked the Depression. There must be accountability.

Architecture manifests as a space of concealment and unconcealment, lethe and alêtheia, enclosure and disclosure, where its making and agency are both hidden and revealed. With an urgency to amplify narratives that are overlooked, silenced and unacknowledged in and by architectural spaces, histories and theories, this book contends the need for a critical study of hiding in the context of architectural processes. It urges the understanding of inherent opportunities, power structures and covert strategies, whether socio-cultural, geo-political, environmental or economic, as they are related to their hidescapes – the constructed landscapes of our built environments participating in the architectures of hiding. Looking at and beyond the intentions and agency that architects possess, architectural spaces lend themselves as apparatuses for various forms of hiding and un(hiding). The examples explored in this book and the creative works presented in the interviews enclosed in the interludes of this publication cover a broad range of geographic and cultural contexts, discursively disclosing hidden aspects of architectural meaning. The book investigates the imaginative intrigue of concealing and revealing in design processes, along with moral responsibilities and ethical dilemmas inherent in crafting concealment through the making and reception of architecture.

If you're ready to be paid more for your work and are considering asking your employer for a raise, then this book is for you!Asking your boss for a raise can be a stressful and awkward situation, especially if you approach it unprepared and under-confident. Since time immemorial, the issue of money has been an uncomfortable one, and asking your boss for a raise is certainly no exception. With that said, it's important to overcome any anxiety you may have about asking for a raise because if you don't ask - simply put - you will not receive. You are a loyal employee, working hard and achieving results for your company; so why not request (and receive) the pay that you deserve? Not to worry. In this book, you will learn about the right way of broaching the subject of a pay increase to your boss, various techniques on salary negotiations, determining your market value, and most importantly, WHY you deserve a raise! Read on, and let this book be your guide to netting the pay increase that you want and deserve.