Guest guest Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I think having this spin around and take predominance in your head is to be expected and is only unhelpful if it causes you to neglect other IMPORTANT things in your life right now. Perhaps a little trick like setting aside some time each day to think about just this would be helpful; at other times, you can gently tell your mind "I'll get back to you later". Also, I'm sure you have probably considered this (since you are so young!) ... but is this job a good opportunity for meaninful advancement that will pay better in the near future? That may be a useful, non-threatening approach to take with your boss as an indirect way to bring up salary without actually asking for more money right now. If the answer is "yes", you may choose to stay in the job at the low salary. If it's "no", it gives you an understandable reason to leave the job soon which future tentative employers should understand. Best of luck! Helena To: "ACT for the Public" <ACT_for_the_Public >Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:58:58 AMSubject: Conflict In my early 20s and I started a new job without finding out the salary - they kept giving excuses and I was excited enough about it to walk into the job blindly. I finally was told my salary and it's far lower than I should be earning. I'm trying to research to find out what I should ask for and will walk away from the job if necessary. I likely won't be able to have the conversation with my boss until next week. Meanwhile in the back of my mind I'm running through dozens of possible versions of the conversation. I try to give it space to move, to connect with the other activities I'm doing and yet it's always there in the background. What do I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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