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By Cubicle Coach, Marie Claire, on Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:01am PDTDear Cubicle Coach:While my supervisor has been on maternity leave, I've stepped up and become the leader of the department. There are no positions between mine and hers, and I know I'll be bored out of my mind when she returns. Is it reasonable to ask for a new title, or at least a raise? Read More »
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By Lee E. Miller, on Sat Sep 6, 2008 4:00pm PDT
People have returned from their vacations. The kids are back in school. Now is a good time to be focusing on your career. With unemployment is running at a recent high of 6.1% you should take actions to insure that you are not only positioned well to stay employed but also to move your career... Read More »
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By Lee E. Miller, on Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:23pm PDTCan cosmetic surgery get you that raise you're looking for?
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Maybe, says a study coming out of the University of Texas.
Men and women "with below-average looks" suffer "a pay penalty," while those with better-than-average looks receive "a pay premium," according to a University of Texas study. After considering other variables, such as education and experience, the study found someone with below-average looks earned 9 percent less, and a better-than-average looking person earned 5 percent more than an individual with average looks. Read More »
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By Lee E. Miller, on Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:16pm PDT
Looking for a promotion? Need information from your colleagues to get out a critical report? Want your boss to give you additional resources for that project you are working on? You have to start by asking, but understanding how to ask will make all the difference between getting what you want and... Read More »
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By Marie Claire, on Thu Jul 3, 2008 8:48am PDTEverybody wants one. But talking money at work can be tricky these days as more companies downsize and so many are arguably relieved just to have jobs. But that need not stop you from asking for what you’ve earned. Exercise common sense—you may need to bide your time a bit longer if your firm is currently doling out pink slips. But if the outlook seems stable, consider these guidelines before making your case. Read More »
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