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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Alice Hughes

‘Awkward’ workers prefer lifestyle cutbacks to asking for pay rise, poll claims

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Cash-strapped workers would rather change their lifestyle than face an uncomfortable conversation with their boss to ask for a pay rise, despite the cost of living crisis.

A study of 2,000 employees found they feel awkward (27 per cent), nervous (26 per cent) and anxious (25 per cent) about asking for more money from their employer.

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