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currently too low to be a major factor (though this may change), so unless
you can bring absolute proof that fuel/food prices are hitting you more than
others you must be prepared to show that you are underpaid for your
market worth. Be aware that if you are a woman this is most likely the
case anyway. Even so, prepare your argument—there is nothing worse than
triumphantly pointing to a male co-worker who is earning more only to be
told that they have a qualification or speciality known to your boss but not
to you.

Finally, don’t start questioning the level of your pay rise just when you’ve
been told what it is, as a fait accomplish hard to overturn. Instead think
about what you rightly deserve months before pay negotiations come
around. The exception to that rule is if you feel you have just been
personally key in a major coup for the company. Then it’s time to strike
while the iron is hot but—again—be sure to do your homework and not
just make up a number.

HERE’S AN IDEA FOR YOU…
Instead of scouring the job adverts and sidling up to colleagues to ask
their salaries, try an online salary checker. There are plenty of these
for specific industries, roles and physical locations. One good example
is www.worksmart.org.uk/tools/paywizard.php but they exist for pretty
much any job and geographical area.