Some of us dont bother asking for things because we dont think itll make much of a difference.
If youreafraid to speak upbecause you dont think youre terribly persuasive, youre probably not giving yourself enough credit.
Thus, they dont ask for stuff.
Her argumentreminds me of an article I readabout ways employers discourage negotiating.
Often, an employer will make it seem like negotiating salary isnt even an option.
I told a friend about the article when he was applying for a new gig that fit the bill.
He decided to ask for a higher rate, despite the fact that it wasnt encouraged.
The rest of her article is worth the read.
Check it out at the link below.
Youre Already More Persuasive Than You Think| HBR
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