Nicola's 9 to 5: I'm supposed to be the boss - so where's MY pay rise?

Working life today is full of constantly evolving challenges and pitfalls. Whether you're a baffled Boomer, a muddled millennial, or a confused Gen Z-er, our brilliant columnist Nicola Horlick is here to help. How can I extract the promise of a better pay rise in future, and should I ask them for a place on a short course or other management training? You are right to think that extra responsibility should include a pay rise and, if you haven't managed people before, you should be offered training and potentially a mentor or coach. You need to ask your boss if you can have a chat and then say you want to take on the role, but feel you should get a pay rise and some help to ensure you can do the best possible job for the company.