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A recent study conducted by SHRM found that: “Many workers—especially unemployed job seekers—don’t feel confident that they could find a new job with similar pay and benefits within three months.”

In fact, 46% percent of surveyed unemployed job seekers were “not at all confident” that they would be able to find a similar job.

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The Initial Sting: Understanding What "No" Really Means

Getting turned down for a raise can feel like a punch to the gut. But here's the thing: that "no" might actually be the career wake-up call you needed. When an employer firmly states they won't increase your pay, they're actually giving you valuable information about their mindset and your future with the company.

Why You Shouldn't Resign Immediately

Your first instinct might be to storm out dramatically—but pump those brakes! It's crucial to remember that finding a job while employed is significantly easier than job hunting while unemployed. Plus, you'll want to maintain your professional reputation (and, you know, pay your bills).

Understanding the "Commodity Employer" Mentality

When a company tells you flatly that your role has a fixed rate that won't change, you're dealing with what we at Work It DAILY call a "commodity employer." Think of it like trying to negotiate the price of gas at your local station—the rate is the rate, period. Just like that person you dated who you thought you could "change" (we've all been there!), you won't transform a commodity employer's mindset.

Your Strategic Exit Plan: It's All About Value

Here's where things get exciting—yes, exciting! Instead of viewing this as a dead end, see it as your launching pad. Your next steps should focus on:

The Secret Sauce: Your Unique Value Add (UVA)

The key to landing a higher-paying position elsewhere lies in your ability to communicate your UVA—your unique value add. This isn't about being "salesy"; it's about educating potential employers on the specific value you bring to the table. Think of it as showing, not telling, why you're worth more than your current employer realizes.

Moving Forward With Grace (And a Strategy)

Every day you remain at your current job is an opportunity to strengthen your portfolio and prepare for your next move. Keep smiling, keep exceeding expectations, and, most importantly, keep building your interview skills. When you do land that higher-paying position (and you will!), you can leave knowing you handled everything professionally.

Ready to Take Action?

If you're nodding along to this post thinking, "Yes, but HOW do I actually do all this?"—I've got great news! You can get started right now with Work It DAILY's comprehensive career coaching platform. We'll help you master those behavioral interview questions, craft your unique value add, and build a job search strategy that actually works.

Try Work It DAILY free for 7 days and get access to our entire library of resources, our amazing community of career-minded professionals, and expert coaching that will help you land that higher-paying job you deserve. Don't let a "no" to your raise request be the end of your story—let it be the beginning of your career transformation!

You’ve got this!

Cassidy O’Donnell

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