Know Your Worth

“The owner of the company was evading a meeting where I was supposed to discuss my raise. I patiently waited for over two weeks, but nothing happened. I eventually informed my supervisor that I would walk out if the issue wasn’t resolved. They instructed me to go speak with the owner, but I reminded them that it was their responsibility as supervisors to handle this matter, not mine.”

“They took the initiative, and by the end of the day, I received my raise. Why? Because my role in the company was already challenging to fill, and we were facing a shortage of staff. They were aware that if I had left, others might follow suit.”