Their health depends on it.
In a job market where so many are considering quitting, retaining a valued employee is worth every penny.
“Employees have an opportunity to negotiate some more favorable working conditions like better pay or more schedule flexibility.
Before you call a meeting with your manager, have a specific proposal in mind, Lauby advises.
Research the company’s benefits, think through your needs and be prepared to articulate your rationale.
And consider carefully whether a granted request will actually make the difference for you.
Quitting your job – after your manager has gone to bat for you – may burn a bridge.
“This is very confusing to organizations and managers.”
It may be less than you think.
As of July, the average duration of unemployment in the US wasroughly 30 weeks.
“The job market favors candidates right now …
Many organizations are hiring.
In the meantime, aggressively reprioritizing your finances is vital to setting up a savings cushion.
Start with big-ticket monthly expenses, where even a small percentage reduction could translate into large savings.
Other avenues to explore:Ask your landlordfor a reduction in rent.
Get a little stricter with your grocery and food budget.
It may not be the job that fully aligns with your passion and skills.
It may pay less.
But it could provide a means to an end.
Can you go take another job for a while and figure things out?”
