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If you do no more than you're paid for, you have no real basis for requesting more pay because you're already getting all you're earning.


If you do no more than you're paid for, you have no real bas

Summary

This quote suggests that if individuals only perform their duties as mandated by their job description and do not go above and beyond, they cannot expect or justify demanding higher compensation. By stating that they are already receiving all that they are earning, it implies that employees must demonstrate additional effort or contribute more value in order to warrant an increase in pay. In essence, the quote emphasizes the importance of exceeding expectations and exceeding the scope of one's assigned responsibilities in order to justify a salary increase.

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