Negotiating for a Pay Raise

Caitlin Boston, a user experience researcher, prepared herself with a well-documented list of achievements and reasons for a raise before approaching her boss. However, she was met with the surprising response that she was not mature enough for a pay increase. Feeling undervalued, Caitlin discovered that three of her colleagues, all women of color, with similar qualifications, were also making the same amount of money. This realization prompted Caitlin to seek new job opportunities and negotiate her salary more effectively. With thorough research and the support of LinkedIn contacts, Caitlin successfully secured a job offer with a 41% increase in salary, allowing her to pay off $120,000 worth of student debt in just two years.