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How to get a big pay raise-without using the briefcase technique.

How to Get a Big Pay Raise Without Using the Briefcase Technique

A unique way to get a big pay raise in any economy. Shilpan’s comments on a recent article, Money Help from Ramit Sethi; How to Get a Raise were so inspired, I invited him to write about how he managed a 40 percent raise. Enjoy his motivating story. Men + Women-Get a Juicy Pay Raise; Without the Briefcase Technique This newest research underscores the importance of negotiating for the highest salary you can obtain. According to Venessa Wong’s article in the San Francisco Chronicle, “More Fema…

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PERSONAL FINANCE TIP; Make Money By Following up (Part 2)

Me: “NEVER GIVE UP. YOU NEED TO CALL THEM RIGHT AWAY AND EXPLAIN TO AMAZON THAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU WERE SIGNING UP AND THAT YOU CANNOT AFFORD THE FEE.” Daughter: “It’ll never work. After all, it says I can’t cancel once the month trial period is up.” Me: In an elevated screaming tone of voice, “It doesn’t matter what it says, YOU NEVER GIVE UP. Call them NOW and explain that you can’t afford it and that they need to cancel your subscription and REFUND your money.”

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