There can't be anything more intimidating than this and if you've done it, you know the feeling: you go into your boss's office, sit down in front of him or her and ask for what you think may well be the impossible, knowing the answer.
You want a raise.
It's a gutsy move in a turbulent economy and it's not without peril. Some people think they have to resign if the person in the back office tells you 'no.' Others slink back to their desks, grumbling as they contemplate their future.
But there are ways you can plan for the risky request that may help you get what you're after.
To see the top 5 tips that can help you get that raise you know you deserve,
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