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