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Have you ever asked for a pay rise?

2 May 2023

The jump in the cost of living and soaring inflation have had a big impact on pay packets. Yet, for many, wages haven't increased nearly enough to cover these additional costs. While it won't always be possible and many firms are also finding it tough, asking for a pay rise could help mitigate some of the financial strain. So, this week, we want to know whether you've ever been successful in asking for a pay rise (disregarding any company-wide annual rises).

The jump in the cost of living and soaring inflation has had a major impact on the power of pay packets – as for many, wages haven't increased nearly enough to cover these additional costs. Many public sector workers have resorted to industrial action to collectively demand better pay, yet for many, the question is asked on an individual basis. So this week, we want to know whether you've ever been successful in asking for a pay rise (disregarding any company-wide annual rises).

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