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Career experts say asking for a raise isn’t off the table in a tough job market

The U.S. is experiencing a significant hiring slowdown. And job postings are attracting hundreds of applicants. It’s a daunting time to be looking for a job in the U.S. And the current economic challenges may make it seem like a bad time to ask for a raise. But there are workers out there getting pay increases. And career experts say that it’s not wrong, even in a shaky economy, to ask to be paid what you’re worth.

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