How to Ask for a Raise (Without Sounding Like A Selfish Jerk)

"Money isn't the most important thing in life, but it's reasonably close to oxygen on the 'gotta have it' scale." - Zig Ziglar. Does inflation have you in a headlock? We Googled "products with the highest inflation in 2022." This list was not pretty. If you feel like you could use more financial breathing room, it might be time to ask for a raise. Ask for a raise is one of those ideas that feels super easy at 10 pm while sitting in your apartment talking with friends. It feels nearly impossible at 9 am the next day while sitting in a meeting with your boss. If you want to ask for a raise, but are unsure how to approach the conversation, don't worry; we got you. In this episode, we walk you through how to ask for a raise without sounding like a selfish jerk.