Never assume you’re ‘entitled’ to a salary bump—‘it doesn’t work like that in the real world’

You could have the longest tenure on your team, do your work correctly and on time, and even be well connected at your company — and still be overlooked for a promotion.

This shouldn’t come as a surprise, according to Klutch Sports Group founder and CEO Rich Paul. Too often, employees feel like they’re owed raises and promotions without putting in any extra work to get them, he says. READ MORE