Why an “Unraise” May Be More Valuable Than a Raise - For The Interested

Why an “Unraise” May Be More Valuable Than a Raise

“The most important thing you get with an unraise, is opportunity. If every moment of your day is spoken for, you’re left with scant time to imagine, daydream, and tinker.”

You probably think a raise will solve your problems, but in many cases the opposite is true.

Designer Eric Karjaluoto explains why he recently cut his pay by 30% to free up his time and makes a great case for why you may want to do the same.