15 (Legal) Ways To Talk Your Boss Into Giving You A Raise

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6. Catalog Your Successes

Asking for a raise is not the time to be modest. Write down your contributions to the company, and don’t skimp. Lots of times the big wigs know the work is being done, but they aren’t entirely sure whose doing it. Now is the time to claim your credit for a job well done – just wipe that self-satisfied smirk off your face before you do it. When you’re scribbling down your “Look at Me!” list, you have to…