What to do When You Get a Pay Raise

Pretend Like you got Demoted

Ben Le Fort
Sep 9, 2018 · 4 min read
Two businessmen shake hands across a board table.
Two businessmen shake hands across a board table.
“two man doing shake hands” by rawpixel on Unsplash

“The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.”- John F. Kennedy

Your boss calls you into his office to let you know that you have received a 5% pay raise. Congratulations take a minute to enjoy the moment and the recognition of all your hard work over the past year.

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