There are plenty of pessimists who will tell you that now isn’t the time to do anything that might shake an already tenuous employment outlook. Despite news that the economy is rebounding from the recession, many employers are less optimistic in their actions. Some continue to cut back on staffing resources, while others have yet to lift salary freezes and reductions implemented earlier this year. This creates an obvious strain for working moms especially when cost of living and child care expenses are steadily rising.
Getting a raise may be something you want (or desperately need), but is now the time to pursue it? Yes!
According to Pat Katepoo, founder of WorkOptions.com, “You can work toward a raise during a recession,” and in her Get a Raise Workbook for Women she guides you through a step-by-step process to help you elevate your pay.
Women have historically struggled with negotiating salary, which is why Pat’s workbook is so timely and necessary today. In this comprehensive, 64-page guide, Pat clearly describes the process to getting a raise and helps you create a well-defined path toward a higher salary.
One of the many “ah-ha” insights I gained from her workbook was the key difference between a COLA (“cost of living adjustment”) and a raise. Often, we interchange the terms, but there is a distinct difference between the two that makes a huge difference in your pay. Most women are selling themselves short.
There are many more helpful insights included in the workbook. Here’s what you’ll love about the Get a Raise Workbook for Women:
- It’s accessible: The workbook is a virtual guide, or eBook, that is available as a PDF file for immediate download after purchase.
- It’s accurate: I’ve been a fan of Pat’s resources since 2001, when I first used her Flexible Work Proposal templates to negotiate a telecommute/flex-schedule with my employer. She is a trusted expert who has helped people negotiate for more time and money since 1993. You can count on her advice; it’s backed by both experience and research.
- It’s user-friendly: The workbook, comprised of seven chapters and a content-rich appendix, includes clear advice and instruction, along with worksheets, templates and resources to ensure you are equipped and empowered to earn more money in your current (or new) job.
- It’s guaranteed: Pat stands by her advice. If you’re not completely satisfied with the multiple return on investment you receive after you’ve applied her pay raise process, just let her know and she’ll refund 100% of your money up to a year after your purchase.
By the way, this workbook is not limited to women, nor is it only useful for those wanting to get a raise with their current employer. Men can benefit from the advice (though the content relates to women’s negotiation style) and I’m employing the strategies to negotiate pay during my current job search.
The Get a Raise Workbook for Women is a career development how-to resource that you must have in your library. Click here to learn more on the WorkOptions.com site.
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