If you are not really comfortable of the idea of asking for a salary raise, the next best thing you can do is earning that raise by getting a job promotion. It’s a widely accepted fact that if you do more, you are expected to be paid more. So how about working towards advancing your career and earning that promotion? Of course, that would mean you need to perform well and take the necessary steps to highlight your achievements in a subtle way. However, you
need to check if there is really room for growth in your company. If a promotion and a salary raise seem out of reach, you may want to set your sights elsewhere.
83 Sell handmade products on Etsy.
If you have a skil of coming up with creative things, you can put up an online store at Etsy and sel your products. A lot of consumers nowadays prefer customized and unique products – from handmade wedding invites to decorative pieces, check out a lot of inspiring DIY ideas you can cash on at Pinterest.com.
84 Change your perception and attitude towards money.
As an employer, you are paid with money to render services. As an entrepreneur, you earn money by selling and delivering certain products and services. Money, contrary to how many people feel about it is not the root of all evils. However it is also not the panacea for all your pains along with the world’s problems and il s. Money is simply an instrument -‐-‐ a tool that al ows you to achieve a certain standard of living that you choose to pursue.
85 Change how you think about yourself.
You cannot define your character based on running balance or how much money you earn every month. However, you need to have the mindset that whatever amount you earn, you are worth it. If you believe you are a $30, 000
per year employee, shooting for $100, 000 is definitely quite a mind leap. Be ready to make the necessary career and life choices to enhance your personal ability to earn more money. Instead of “settling” for a job that simply brings food to the table, if you are confident you are worth more, you need to make
the necessary steps to turn things around and take better control of your finances.
86 Choose to build your career based on income potential.
The basic truth is we al work for money. And as you already know, there are some jobs than pay more, all without the need to put in extra hours of backbreaking work. If your primary motivation is earning more money, then make sure to choose a career where you can earn more. Set your goals and take the necessary steps to move up the career ladder.
87 Take time to check your credit score.
A lot of people don’t know that one of the fastest ways to save a couple of thousand dol ars is to check your credit score rating and fix error on your report. By taking time to improve your credit score, you can potentially save thousands on interest rates every year.