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Saeed Ahmad

Jenna. Great article but I have few questions from you.

i) How to manage learning new things along-with work ?
ii) How to deal with situation when you think you are under-payed?

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JkImExploring

Thank you!

i) I do morning sessions of learning and will sometimes do lessons over lunch. When I'm working on projects I'll write down questions I need to find answers for during my morning session and then look them up over lunch to see if I can find any answers. I try to get learning done after I'm done with work for the day but it doesn't work out sometimes. Plus, I make sure to keep a social life.

ii) I'd ask for a raise with reasons why and how I've been going above and beyond. If I don't get it I'll try harder and ask again. But there is a point where you know you're underpaid and they won't give more so I start looking for jobs.

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Saeed Ahmad

Thank you so much. In terms of morning sessions, I am lazy nowadays. Anyways, I would take your suggestions seriously and will work on these things. Thanks again for your time.