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How do I negotiate pay as a teenager?

I, 17M, have worked for four years teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding year round. I accepted a position as a lifeguard and teacher for my second summer at a summer camp. I make about $2,000 for eight weeks, one day off and 6-11 most days. The reason they say the wages are so low is to compensate for room and board, however, we all sleep in tent structures. I am currently being considered for an assistant director position, but they have not mentioned pay. What should I expect in terms of salary increase? They shut down talks of salary increase very quickly, however, I know they are massively underpaying me and I would like a reasonably small increase. My biggest issue is that I am not well-spoken or informed enough to argue for myself or say things in the most clear way. Any advice would be appreciated.


I, 17M, have worked for four years teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding year round. I accepted a position as a lifeguard and teacher for my second summer at a summer camp. I make about $2,000 for eight weeks, one day off and 6-11 most days. The reason they say the wages are so low is to compensate for room and board, however, we all sleep in tent structures. I am currently being considered for an assistant director position, but they have not mentioned pay. What should I expect in terms of salary increase? They shut down talks of salary increase very quickly, however, I know they are massively underpaying me and I would like a reasonably small increase. My biggest issue is that I am not well-spoken or informed enough to argue for myself or say things in the most clear way. Any advice would be appreciated.

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