Just about all of us would confess that more money would make our lives easier. Even if you’re not living on the breadline, chances are you find it a struggle making ends meet from time to time. Here are a few ways you can earn more from your employment!
Ask for a promotion
One of the simplest ways you boost your income would be to earn more money at work. Of course, this is easier said than done- but if you’re working towards a promotion and you feel as though you’ve earned it, speak to your boss. When pitching the idea it’s wise to remember that you should state the reasons why you’ve earned it or deserve it, and not why you need it. Prepare yourself for them to say no, but you never know- you might get lucky. Even a small pay rise can add up and make life that bit easier for you. Not only will a promotion mean more money, but career progression can be incredibly satisfying. Everyone wants to level up and do well in their work.
Go back to school
If you’re stuck in a dead end job with no career progression, or you’ve gone as far as you can go in your role, it might be worth considering a complete change. The first way to go about this would be to get back into education, a degree in a relevant subject can help you to open doors that would otherwise have been closed. You don’t even need to quit your job and go to university full time if you don’t want to, with so much online education it’s something you can do while you work until you’ve completed your course. That way you can start applying for jobs right away and there’s no period of unemployment while you wait for the perfect role to come along. While you’re studying, it’s also worth doing some voluntary work experience too in the area you plan on getting a job in. It can help you stand out from other candidates and boost your employability.
Work from home
The thing about earning money as an employee is that you’re always going to get your set wage. Unless you have time off or do extra hours, your paycheque is going to be a similar amount each month. While this can be a good thing as it means financial stability, it also means you’re limited on what you can earn. If you run a business on the other hand, your earnings are uncapped. Sure, you run the risk of not making enough money (especially in the beginning) but if you’re lucky and your business does well, you could potentially earn a lot more. If you have a business idea, start with doing some market research. Set up your office from home- companies like 3d visuals can really help with this- and then register as either self employed or a sole trader.
Do you have any tips for earning more money at work?
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