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Getting Personal: Increasing your credit score, getting a raise
Getting Personal
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This week, we find out whether or not it's possible to increase a bad credit score without acquiring new credit, options for relieving the stress of hefty student loan payments and whether or not a company is required to give employees a cost of living increase.
I would caution against employees going to their employers with offers from other companies in hopes of increasing their salaries. As a small business owner, I would much rather hear the employee tell me why they deserve a higher wage in terms of the general market, especially if they have increased their value. With that said, It was interesting to hear that this individual had received no feedback for four years. He needs to speak up on that matter as well.
I would caution you against advising people who feel underpaid and unappreciated in their jobs to seek fair market value for their services in the marketplace in the hope that their employer will then feel compelled to appreciate them and raise their pay. The employer will more likely than not find an unrelated reason to get rid of such an employee, in retaliation for his or her audacity. Think Network: As replaceable as piston rods. This is America’s non-union workplace reality.
In the June 10 broadcast, Kathy Kristof advised a student to check out Western Governor's University, which she implied was the only affordable, reputable, non-profit online colleges. I hope Kathy will do a little more investigation into the world of online learning. In fact, hundreds of public colleges and universities are offer a great variety of online associate's, bachelors, and graduate program.
By suggesting one institution, you're limiting a student's options to the few programs that are offered at that college.
Unfortunately, it's difficult to find a single accurate directory of online, regionally accredited programs.
But with a little research, students should be able to find a program that meets their needs, and offers degrees beyond teaching, business, and health professions.
