Tips for more money

The biggest mistakes in salary negotiations

If you want more, you have to negotiate cleverly. An expert now reveals how to do this.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/stock.adobe.com)

Salary remains the ultimate motivating factor in a job. But those who want to earn more often do everything wrong! Salary expert Martina Ernst reveals the no-gos you should definitely avoid - and how to really boost your income.

Martina Ernst, Managing Director of FairEqualSolutions, knows the pitfalls of salary negotiations inside out. She advises companies on fair pay and coaches professionals on career and salary issues. Her first tip: "If you ask your manager for a pay rise in the middle of the night, don't be surprised if nothing happens." Instead, she advises having a professional discussion about career development within the company. Because if you want more, you have to negotiate cleverly.