The Best Time to Make a Pay Raise Request or Ask for a Promotion
When’s the best time to ask for a pay raise?
We were completely surprised by the answer. That’s the topic of this BIGG Success Show podcast episode. Click the player to listen, or read our summary below.
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New research shows that, if the head of your company is a man, you’re likely to get a raise when his first daughter is born.
And female workers benefit more than the males! Women’s pay rose over one percent, almost twice the rate as men’s.
But if the baby’s a boy, you can actually expect to make less, no matter what sex you are.
So here’s the BIGG spin on this research: If your boss has a girl, jump with Joy (or whatever the new girl’s name is). If it’s a boy, run and hide!
Now is the time
The good news is that you don’t have to wait for a birth. But you better hurry!