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What does “tight labor market” mean? Opportunity!

Tracey Samuelson May 3, 2019
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What does “tight labor market” mean? Opportunity!

Tracey Samuelson May 3, 2019
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With unemployment so low and wages moving up, workers now have more bargaining power than they have in recent years. It may be a good time to ask for a raise, or see if you can trade in your current job for a higher-paying one. Changing jobs often offers a larger pay increase than staying in the same position. 

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