Do You Know Your Worth At Work?

3 signs you're undervalued (and what to do about It)

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Feeling undervalued at work is a frustrating and demotivating experience. When your skills and contributions aren’t recognized, it’s easy to feel like you’re just going through the motions.

But how can you tell if you’re really being undervalued, or if it’s just your imagination?

To help you identify if this is happening to you, here are three signs:

Sign #1: Your responsibilities are growing, but your title (and pay) aren’t.

Are you consistently taking on more projects and tasks, but your title and pay remain stagnant? This is a common sign that your employer values your contributions, but isn’t willing to fairly compensate you for them.

According to a survey by Glassdoor, the average employee can expect a 10–15% raise with a promotion. If you’re doing substantially more work but not seeing a bump in pay, it may be time to ask for a raise — or start looking elsewhere.

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