How to ask for a raise (and get one)

If you’re like most workers and feel that money flies out of your bank account the second your direct deposit hits, or that you’re carrying the workload of two or more people, then you’ve probably dreamed (or griped) about getting paid more.

The good news? It is possible to get compensated more at your current job whether it's through cash, perks or additional opportunities that will set you up to make more moolah in the future. The bad news? Successfully asking for a raise will take a little bit of, well, work. Here’s what you need to do make sure you get paid fairly.

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