Best RAISE ever. Don't be afraid to ask!
X-Ray Certified Dental Assistant - (City withheld for privacy), Florida, United States
This year I got creative. When my annual pay raise came I knew that the usual dollar or less per hour was coming. How exacting is that ? Well my approach was as follow.
I stated to the Doctor that I was well aware and understood these economic times are very unpredictable. So rather then taking the dollar raise I suggested taking a fee for certain procedures. Emphasizing that if he does not make money neither do I. So I asked for $50.00 dollars for every root canal treatment. Well he liked the ...
You don't get what you're worth.
X-Ray Certified Dental Assistant - (City withheld for privacy), Michigan, United States
Being a dental assistant for over 15 years with the same company with continuously more duties, you would think you could get paid above the 75% percentile bracket of wages for your state/area.
This is not the case...professionals rarely if ever pay you what you are worth. So get it in writing before you commit & always keep looking for better opportunities no matter how comfortable you feel with your present employer. Things will change & usually not for the better.
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