Negotiate

Admit it. Some days you really, really want to know what your co-workers are getting paid, even if you think you are being paid a fair salary that matches your experience and hews closely to the industry norm. Yep, we all want to know we're valued as much as the next gal, and that our fair salary is truly fair.

Web sites like Salary.com, Vault.com and SalaryExpert.com are helping take the guesswork out of salary ranges. Use them to get a good gauge of where your salary fits within your industry. And if you happen to find out what a co-worker at your level makes, too, use that in the mix of information to help you decide what you think your fair pay should be. But don't take those numbers and run into your boss' office demanding more money because a colleague gets more. Read More »

I’m back from my 6-day trip to Italy.

Rome is a beautiful city, with ancient ruins smack-dab in the middle of more modern architecture. I spent my days touring Roman historical sites, home to gladiators and Emperors of days gone by. I viewed the splendor of St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City , the Sistine Chapel. I drank cappuccino (and wine) and people-watched at outdoor cafes overlooking fountains and bustling city streets.

And I negotiated.
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