Negotiating A Raise

In my university negotiations class we practiced negotiating every day. The information and experience that I gleaned from the class was awesome. I had never been a negotiating type of person. I just shopped around until I found the right price then I bought. Persuasion and communication have always fascinated me, the art, the style, the technique, the power, when used for good of course. Every class period we were assigned a “role” and a position to “play” from. In reality the students had nothing to lose so they should have held their ground. I mean why not, it was just role playing. I ... Read Full Story

To put the CEO-worker pay gap in perspective, we calculated how much average production worker pay would be worth today if it had grown at the same rate as CEO pay. In 2005, the average worker would have made $108,138, compared to the actual average of $28,314. Similarly, if the federal minimum wage had grown at the same rate as CEO pay, it would have been $22.61 in 2005, instead of $5.15. I’m still thinking about the remark I went off on earlier in the week, “I frankly don’t give a damn about the family living on $15K - or $50K - a year.” ... Read Full Story

Ten Tips for Negotiating Salary and Benefits Whether you are interviewing for your first job, hoping to move up in your current career, or simply trying to bring your salary and benefits more in line with current industry standards, mastering the fine art of negotiation can make a huge difference in your professional life and career success. For many, it's a tricky subject. But the ability to Read Full Story

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For readers interested in tips for getting a pay raise, Lifehacker.com recently mentioned how some employees are using web sites such as Payscale.com (and its salary survey) to overcome pay raise objections; as mentioned in the following New York Times... Read Full Story

Name: Wendy C. BrooksJob Title: Veterinarian Where: Los Angeles, CA Employer: self (private practice owner and specialist in canine/feline practice)Years of Experience: 19Education: 4 years college, 4 years veterinary school, 1 year internshipSalary: The average salary of a veterinarian varies... Read Full Story