"You don’t get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate." — Farnoosh Torabi

You can't sit around and expect a raise or bonus to fall in your lap — even if your boss notices your hard work and efficiency, he or she won't necessarily pay you more. You have to ask for what you want.

There's a right and a wrong way to go about this delicate conversation. Read up on things you should never say in a salary negotiation, know what you're worth before heading into the meeting, and consider tips from a 28-year-old woman who made a $30,000 leap.

Source: Farnoosh Torabi via Business Insider