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  5. Asking for a raise is cringe — if you were worth more, they'd already pay you

“Asking for a raise is cringe — if you were worth more, they'd already pay you”

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Agree

  • Value speaks for itself
  • Begging is undignified
  • Better to job hop
  • Awkward conversations show desperation

Disagree

  • Advocacy is professional not begging
  • Companies never volunteer more money
  • Knowing your worth is strength
  • This mindset keeps people underpaid

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