To start off, I work for myself. I'm self-employed and I make enough money scheduling myself, but I do worry about income flow. It's never steady and I currently don't have anything put aside for retirement and insurance is hella expensive, not to mention self-employment taxes.
So I started looking for a job where I can put my skills to work, with benefits and full-time hours. I was offered a salary that I was a bit unsure of, but accepted. After thinking about the salary over the weekend and doing some budget calculations, I need more.
I sent an email today asking for an increase in salary before I've started my job. I read online this is considered unprofessional and can ruin my reputation. But guess what? I normally work for myself anyway. I don't need a good reputation at this hospital- and they can afford a salary increase anyway.
So here's to hoping they'll increase my salary and pay me what I'm worth. Not paying your employees a living wage is what should be considered “unprofessional.”