4 powerful salary negotiating tips for introverts

Asking for more money doesn't have to be scary

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Almost 60 percent of Americans report being too scared to ever ask for a pay raise. Their specific fears are numerous: fear of losing their job, fear of seeming too pushy, fear of being rejected. And that makes sense. After all, asking for more money can be intimidating for anyone, and there's no guarantee you'll get the answer you want. But for introverts, this fear is even more pronounced. Many introverts are naturally quiet, or may even identify as being shy. They may fear confrontation or find the idea of promoting their own successes incredibly uncomfortable.

So what can be done to lower our collective anxiety about negotiating pay-rates and promotions, so we can get what we deserve? Here are some tips tailored for the introverts among us:

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Michelle Threadgould

Michelle Threadgould is a Latinx journalist residing in Oakland. She covers politics, news, arts and culture, and Latinx issues. Her work has been featured in Pacific Standard, GOOD, KQED, and the New York Observer.