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Aishwarya Kapoor

How to Ask for a Raise in an Indian Workplace Without Making It Awkward for Everyone

Know Your Number Before You Open Your Mouth

The single reason most salary conversations go sideways is that the person asking hasn't settled on a specific number before they begin. "I feel I deserve more" is not a negotiation. It's an invitation for a manager to agree in principle and do nothing in practice.

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