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| We've all been there. You've been offered a brilliant job but the salary doesn't reflect your expertise. So you ask for more money which, let's face it, is nerve-racking. But they can only say no, right? Wrong. A story has emerged of a female academic who was offered a job, only to have it rescinded when she asked for a pay rise. Shocking. One study even showed that women who asked for pay rises were seen as demanding and non-team players, whereas men who asked for a raise didn't face any sort of negative reaction. Seen as assertive, their images went untarnished. So what to do? With the lean in movement telling us that we need to be more assertive at work, is there a right way for women to ask for that pay rise? "Women tend to approach negotiation in terms of how they will benefit personally but the golden rule is to make your request about how the company will benefit," says business psychologist Ros Taylor. "Women may also worry about appearing confrontational so they hide behind email but this can cause misunderstanding. Pick up the phone or schedule a FaceTime chat." So let's fine tune our negotiating ladies and help close that pay gap. |
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| - Christina Quaine, Features Writer |
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| AND ANOTHER THING... |
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| | With so many good festivals on this year, it's hard to know where to start. Here's our guide to your summer. 1. Want to be by the seaside? Try The Great Escape in Brighton. Kelis is on the bill. 2. Love fancy dress? Secret Garden Party is your scene. 3. Wanna get a tan? Head to Soundwave, Outlook or Hideout in Croatia. 4. On a budget? Day tickets for Tramlines in Sheffield (starring Katy B) are just £12. 5. False lash fan? Look into Parklife in Manchester. 6. Don't want to wear wellies? Opt for Live At Leeds, it's held at venues around the city. 7. Where are Outkast going to be? They're confirmed for Bestival on the Isle of Wight and Wireless in London. | | | - Kate Lloyd, Digital Writer | | |
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