You know, asking for a raise has always felt impossible for me. I remember once, my employer asked how much I wanted to make, and I totally lowballed my answer, thinking, "I don't deserve more." It's all part of our good girl programming – we've been taught to follow the rules and not make noise, and that conditioning sticks with us, making us hesitate to ask for what we deserve. But the good news is, this can change, and I'll share how practicing small asks can make asking for a raise feel much less daunting.
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