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11 Signs You're Not Getting a Raise

How to Know If You'll Be Getting a Raise at Your Next Performance Review

8. Ignoring Personal Hygiene

OK, I hate to get personal here, but -- oh who am I kidding? I don’t mind a bit.

Is your deodorant effective? Are you sure? Or do people scramble for coffee refills during your afternoon stretch? When you meet a new client, are they wincing at your firm handshake or trying to not to gag because of your coffee breath? Could you easily locate dental floss in a post-salad emergency? Is it clear that you did not sleep in your clothes, but instead selected them from drawers and hangers?

Basic? Should be. But we’ve all encountered the occasional cringe-worthy exception. Recognize averted eyes or noses as the social cues they are intended to be. Although your hygiene might not have any impact on your actual job performance, your manager might be less apt to reward someone he/she can't stand to be around at the office.

 

  • Heather Dugan

    Heather Dugan is a freelance writer/photographer and voice-over/on-camera talent with an international business clientele who specializes in spotlighting the inspiring and often humorous elements of business, family and travel. Her articles … Read more...