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What to Do Before You Ask for a Raise

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That you need to earn it seems to be the point G.L. is making. But just because you earn it doesn't mean your manager will give it to you without you asking for it.

Beth Robinson of PA 2:04PM October 16, 2008

What's wrong with earning it?

HillbillyBill of TN 10:51AM October 08, 2008

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