Jill Lynch Cruz
Why Don’t You Ask? How to Negotiate for What You Want and Deserve
Many of us, especially women, often settle for less than we should in our careers because we simply don’t ask for what we want and deserve. However, the ability to effectively negotiate for yourself is a critical self-advocacy skill that can advance your career and benefit your relationships with others too. When I was a teenager, I was offered a job to care for my neighbor’s three (unruly) children for the entire summer. The job required me to work 10 hours every day in t