I've been helping people navigate their careers for nearly two decades, and I can tell you this: most professionals are terrible at asking for raises. Not because they don't deserve them, but because they don't know what to say when negotiating salary. Here's the truth – your boss isn't going to magically realize you deserve more money. You need to ask for it. And when you do, you better have the right words ready. … [Read more...] about Salary Negotiation Scripts: What to Say (and What Not to Say) When Asking for a Raise