1. Do your research First of all, get an approximate idea of how much your job pays in similar organisations in your industry. If your current pay is a lot under the average for a similar job with similar responsibilities, you should definitely ask your manager for a meeting. Then, think about the value that you bring your company. What have you done in the last year that has made an impact? How have you managed to make money for the company, reduce costs, or make efficiency savings? For example, have you increased profits, streamlined processes or saved the company money? Or have you done more than what's on your job description? Perhaps you've taken on new responsibilities, started to supervise other people, or got involved in major projects. Maybe you've learned something new and valuable or solved a particular problem that will benefit the organisation later on. If you haven't done any of these things yet, think about how you work. Do you do your jo...
To understand English as it is spoken in real life, you have to be familiar with idioms. They are used so much in everyday English that it is important to be aware of them. You need to learn what they mean, and how to use them to become an ‘insider’. This blog post will show you some of the most popular English idioms currently in use. Remember, knowledge is power. 50 Popular English Idioms 1. CRUNCH TIME: the period of time just before a project has to be completed and everyone has to work hard I’m not getting enough sleep these days. It’s crunch time at work. LET YOUR FREAK FLAG FLY 2. LET YOUR FREAK FLAG FLY: to let others see your uniqueness My colleagues were surprised at the Christmas party- I let my freak flag fly and showed them a break dance routine. 3. GET OUT OF HAND: when you lose control of things, they get out of hand The party got out of hand and the guests started to throw bottles at each other. 4. GET YOUR HEAD AROUND IT: to under...