Bangalore: Are you afraid to approach your employer for a raise, in spite of doing an excellent job at work? Congratulations, you are not alone. In fact most of us are afraid to ask for a raise. And we generally tend to make excuses like, "The economy is so down right now" or "I'll never find a good time," and lose out on what we deserve.  

But now, it is time to stop getting in your own way and start structuring a positive game plan for getting the pay hike that you deserve. And follow these simple steps to get pay hike without any fuss, as listed by Sanjeev Sinha on The Economic Times.

Focus On The Numbers Your Boss Is Watching

In an unforgiving job market, concentrating on performance and the things you can control is the best way to get noticed. Stay focused, try to make a difference and carry out tasks such as reducing costs, increasing revenues or any other responsibilities that is valued in the eyes of the employer.

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