How much do we make? She’s also doing two jobs, just like me. Stressed out and not sure how she can keep all the balls up in the air, which is another similar situation. Except she makes one third of what I make. For the same number of hours worked. For the similar levels of stress and unrealistic demands of her company.
Life isn’t fair. Never take the first offer. The employer wants us for the lowest amount. We want the highest salary. How do you strike the right balance? The hiring manager is the only one who’ll fight for our increase. HR is the support behind the cost center owner to get us in with the lowest amount.
The best way to negotiate is through practice. Learn to talk about money. The more we talk, the better we’ll be able to carry the conversation, and lead ourselves towards our goals. The more we talk, we’ll grow more confident and less comfortable. I think more people should talk about their salaries and understand their market value to equalize the pay gap in the work place.
To get more, we must demand more. To demand more, we must know more. To know more, we must do our homework. To execute, we must practice, practice and practice.