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From: avsd!childers@purdue.edu (Richard Childers)
Newsgroups: comp.society.women
Subject: Re: Getting a Raise
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Date: 5 Dec 88 00:03:12 GMT
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In article <5918@ecsvax.uncecs.edu> skyler@ecsvax.uncecs.edu writes:

>The article gives "ten ways that bosses say you can get raises:"

>3)  Take initiative.  Take risks.

That's also known as 'responsibility'.

>4)  Know your market value.  (That is, find out what other people with
>	your qualifications make at similar companies.)

Also check out the *market* for your particular skill ( or set thereof ).

>6)  Pitch in.  (That is, volunteer to do things.  [I think this is not
>	necessarily good advice.])

Why not ?


-- richard


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