Most W-2 employees can only dream of setting their own pay, but as a freelancer, you can make it happen. It’s an amazing opportunity, but also a lot of responsibility because you are the only one who can give yourself a raise.

We’ve all heard the saying, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Securing your dream job can feel like winning the lottery—unless you aren’t getting paid enough. If you are struggling to live your best life on your salary, you have a few options for trying to make it work.

In the Jan. 31 Wine & Learn event “How To Negotiate Without Losing Friends, Fans, Or Job Offers”, Financial Gym explained negotiation tactics that have actually worked for their clients.