How to get paid what you’re worth and other negotiation tips

For most us, the thought of bargaining over money is an awkward and painful affair.

But if we skip a few minutes of haggling, we can leave some serious cash on the table and, more importantly, short-change our true value.

One study found that negotiating a raise of $5,000 for your first salary can result in more than $600,000 in additional lifetime earnings, The 99U reveals.