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A Listener Asks: Should I Threaten to Quit for a Raise?
Should you threaten to quit if your company won't give you a raise?
Maybe. But only if you're prepared for your employer to take you seriously.
In this episode, Cara and Lauren answer a listener's question about whether giving her boss an ultimatum could get her better treatment at work. They discuss the risks of threatening to quit, how managers may respond when an employee signals they're ready to leave, why an outside job offer can change the conversation, and what you can do before making an ultimatum.
If you're frustrated with your pay but aren't sure whether to stay, negotiate, or start…
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