Summoning the courage to ask for a raise can be tough. If your supervisor turns down your request, it’s easy to feel defeated and let it go. A smarter approach: come with a backup plan, so you can still negotiate for additional perks, even if a pay raise isn't possible.
According to GOBankingRates:
Consider other benefits beyond salary. You might be able to request extra vacation days or personal time off next year. Perhaps negotiating for a work-from-home arrangement a couple of days per week could ease your commuting costs.
We’ve outlined five alternatives you can negotiate aside from your salary. The key takeaway is simple: be prepared for a rejection, and come equipped with concrete requests for other benefits to discuss instead.
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