08 Aug 09 Earn Yourself A Raise

Everyone would like to make more money at their job, because there really is no such thing as making enough money, or having extra cash. The more money you have, the better your overall quality of life can be, or at least that’s what most of us have come to believe in a consumer driven economy. So logically, finding a way to increase your earnings is paramount to your overall fulfillment right? Probably not, but here are a few tips to earn more money at your job regardless.

First off, establish a good work record. Don’t take too many sick days, in fact stay away from taking any unless absolutely necessary, for at least a three to four month period at your job. This establishes you as a dependable worker, committed to the company. Also you appear willing to get the job done for the reasons that you enjoy what you do. If you’re not always trying to leave the workplace, you look more likely to care what you are doing. After you’ve gone a good long while without taking any days off, you can make your case for getting a raise with your commitment as a very good reflection on why you deserve more pay.

Also, take advantage of as many overtime opportunities as possible, including days that your boss may ask you to work that don’t fall into your normal agreement. This shows you to be a dependable worker, and beyond what you can get in the long run, will put some quick cash in your pocket as well. Plus after you’ve established your loyalty you can make a good case for yourself to get that raise.

Make sure you keep accurate records of agreements made with your supervisors, so that you can show that you always achieve your goals, and that as often as possible you push past their expectations to deliver the best work possible. Nothing makes a case for why you should be paid more, than doing the job the best that you can, and being able to back that fact up with data.

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21 Jul 09 Get Rid Of That Workplace Stress!

Most of us feel stress from the pressure of our jobs. Whether it’s the pressure of a finishing a big project, or of trying to shine enough to earn that next decent raise, practically everyone feels that way from time to time. Of course some feel it much more than others. But the techniques to reduce that stress, and increase your quality of life, without risking the quality of your work performance, are essentially the same.

And the first thing you should be doing, is just being a healthy person in general. Eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep, and maintaining positive social relationships are all key to being a healthy human being. The better you feel from a health perspective, the better you’re going to feel in all the other parts of your life. So personal maintenance is key to professional maintenance.

Make sure you keep yourself well organized at work, that way if you’re asked for a report at an unexpected time, you can find the necessary materials quickly. That way you remove the pressure of having to slap something together at the last minute, by always being well prepared with a well organized desk environment.

Keep spaces open in your organizer so that you have time to do things for yourself. It may sound a little silly, scheduling time for you to read, but this way you make sure to have the time available. Making sure your personal time never gets ignored in favor of work ensures you stay more relaxed, and staying as relaxed as possible under pressure is the name of the game. You’ll perform better, and you’ll find yourself to be a happier person.

Choose a career where you’re motivated by your own will to succeed, opposed to being driven by a paycheck. You’ll find yourself much more stressed if you end up in a job you hate, and are only working long hours to make ends meet. Sometimes this can be fairly unrealistic depending upon your personal situation, but try to gravitate towards jobs that you actually want to carry out.

Learn how to know when it’s time to call it quits. Killing yourself for an extra four hours everyday isn’t going to get that much more work done, and is only going to cut into your life, and make you feel more stressed. You always pay for the stressful years of your life later on, from health problems, to social problems. Know when it’s time to tell your boss or company a polite “no” when it comes to compromising yourself for your job. Get your work done, and do it well, but no job is worth compromising who you are.

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