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Jul 2021
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10 Things Every Employee Should Know

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Before accepting your next job, there are critical decisions every employee must make. From negotiating a salary to choosing workplace benefits, Money Girl covers 10 things every employee should know. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more personal finance tips. Join the conversation on Face ... Show More
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