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If you've been doing a good job for an extended period of time, then you may be ready to ask for a promotion. But if you want to ask for a promotion successfully, then you have to do your homework, plan a meeting, and know exactly what to...

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If you're being disrespected, bullied, or mistreated at work, it's important to stand up for yourself. This can be pretty uncomfortable, though, especially if being assertive doesn't come naturally to you. We totally understand! To help...