This 33-year-old went from a $60,000 salary to $140,000 in just 5 years—her best negotiation advice

As a software engineer, I was always confident in situations that required technical skills and problem-solving. But early on, one of the things I struggled with was negotiating raises.

During annual reviews, I didn’t know how to explain why I deserved more money, even when I did excellent work. Instead of feeling in charge of my earning potential, I felt like I was at the mercy of what companies were offering me. READ MORE