Asking For A Raise: Getting Over Your Fears

In today's economy, employees of all levels of experience are largely considered "expendable" — whether your boss or company admits it or not. You must then treat your employer as expendable, as well.

They have no fear of letting you go. Why should you be fearful of asking for what you deserve?

When you are at the beginning of your career curve, you must be willing to look for another job as soon as you feel that your career progress is being blocked. If you are not being given assignments that challenge you, or you are not being rewarded for your efforts — then address the issue — or get out of there.

You can't waste your working life waiting for your boss to get smart. Don't be fearful of standing up for yourself. Asking for a raise is a common conversation in the workplace. If you do it tactfully and professionally, then you have much to gain.

Remember, your approach should not be "I want a raise" -- it should be "here are the reasons why I deserve a raise." If you have good reasons, and a solid backup plan, then you should not be fearful.

If you are scared of making waves, and you fail to take action, then you will probably be able to keep to your job, but

you won't be making the money you feel you deserve, and
you will start to slip behind as other people advance.

Fear is only a feeling, and it will pass. Experiencing the sensation of fear is totally normal when asking for a raise. If you know that from time to time it is inevitable that you will experience fear and self-doubt, then you can be prepared for it, and you will know that it will pass.

The best way to overcome fear is to PREPARE thoroughly. If you still feel nervous after you have prepared thoroughly the, then please read my "Understanding The Reasons Why You Get Nervous" report that comes with the Roadmap™. You will learn the reasons WHY you are getting nervous and a simple 9-step exercise that will calm your nerves every time.

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