It’s normal to ask
It’s not greedy or entitled to ask for a raise. Unless you work somewhere truly dysfunctional, it’s understood that you work for money. This is okay.
- you’re not asking for an amount that’s wildly out of sync with the market for your work, and
- you have a track record of strong work.
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