“I can't ask for a raise”

What could be going on

Underearning: Fits if you earn less than your skills would fetch, across jobs, and something stops you each time.

Money avoidance: Could be a belief that wanting more money is greedy. Check what your family said about people with money.

Impostor phenomenon: Fits if you fear asking would draw attention to how little you think you deserve the job.

People-pleasing: Check whether asking feels like a burden on your boss that you can't bear to place.

Job insecurity: Fits if you fear asking could cost you the job, and the firm has been cutting staff.

Self-efficacy: Could be low belief that you could make the case well. Check whether you argue well for others.

Also said as

• too scared to ask my boss for more money
• how do i ask for a pay rise when i'm terrified
• underpaid but can't bring it up
• i feel greedy asking for a raise
• why can't i negotiate my salary
• i freeze up when pay comes up