Welcome to our penultimate episode of Series 2, Episode 19, where we dive into the subject of asking for a raise. This is a topic which is emotionally loaded for many people, particularly women, who tend to be raised to not ask for more and/or be happy with what they've been given. Asking for a raise can bring up oppressive conditioning, imposter syndrome and feelings of being "less than" when it should be an encouraged part of a working environment. We talk through how to ask for what you need, red flags and common gaslighting tactics to look out for as well as our personal experiences with pay and performances reviews. We hope this conversation helps give you a clear headspace about how to go about getting what you deserve in the corporate environment.
- The June 2018 Harvard Business Review article entitled "Research: Women Ask for Raises as Often as Men, but Are Less Likely to Get Them" provided the discussed statistics on the success rate of women vs. men asking for raises.
- Please check out our "Feminism 101" suggested reading list here if you're at a loose end for a great read from an Feminist author.
- Find out more about the amazing artists, Nubefy, behind the graphics we use (though not on this episode) here