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I knew it was time to stand up for myself and ask for more.
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“I was taking on a lot more responsibility. I was going from a job with set hours, to running million dollar projects and needing to be available around the clock. I also now had my masters degree and was a much more valuable employee than when I started with them." 

See how one woman doubled her salary, and built up her confidence.

Seven 1-Minute Hacks For A Productive Workweek

Try these 7 tried and true habits that productive teams and leaders use to make a better workweek. They only take a minute to learn and implement—but their productivity payoff is huge:

1. Create a ritual.

2. Be mission-driven.

3. Communicate clearly.

4. Have an attitude of gratitude.

Here’s three more 1-minute hacks for a productive workweek.

How To Lend Money To Family Or Friends (If You Must)

If you decide to become a lender to loved ones, because you feel you must, follow these six rules to make the transaction best for all concerned:

1. Only lend money you can afford to lose. 

2. Get it in writing. 

3. Set a repayment schedule and amount, but be flexible about the terms. 

4. Consider charging a small interest rate.

5. Keep track of the balance on a spreadsheet. 

6. Don’t let money get in the way of your relationship.

More tips and help for becoming a lender to loved ones.

The Five Keys To Successfully Negotiating Your Salary

Many people find asking to be paid more money awkward. Fortunately, it’s not difficult to prepare for a salary negotiation. It just takes a few simple steps:

1) Think about timing.

2) Do your homework.

3) Don’t compare your current salary with that of a coworker.

4) Stay calm.

One final key to successfully negotiating your salary.

The Five Steps to Successfully Negotiating Your SalaryMany people find asking to be paid more money awkward. How will your request be perceived? Will you look greedy or demanding? Are you sure you’re really worth what you’re asking for? The key to...
The Five Steps to Successfully Negotiating Your SalaryMany people find asking to be paid more money awkward. How will your request be perceived? Will you look greedy or demanding? Are you sure you’re really worth what you’re asking for? The key to...

The Five Steps to Successfully Negotiating Your Salary

Many people find asking to be paid more money awkward. How will your request be perceived? Will you look greedy or demanding? Are you sure you’re really worth what you’re asking for? The key to answering these questions and reaching a successful outcome is preparation. Fortunately, it’s not difficult to prepare for a salary negotiation. It just takes a few simple steps.

The 10 Happiest Places To Work In

Which cities claim the happiest employees and which have them singing the geographical blues? To determine the happiest and unhappiest places to work, fulfillment-focused career site CareerBliss took a look at eight key factors that can influence an employee’s contentment, including work-life balance, an employee’s relationship with his or her boss and co-workers, general work environment, compensation, opportunities for advancement,  company culture, and resources.