Problem: Article: Set time aside. If you just walk up and ask for a raise, you'll seem unprepared -- and come across like you don't deserve one. You don't have to give too much advance notice, but do seek privacy and a time you know you won't be interrupted. For example, when you walk in to work in the morning, say: "Before you leave, I'd like to speak with you." Remember, a face-to-face request is far harder to turn down than a letter or email. Try to avoid Monday, when there will be a million things to do, or Friday, when your boss may already have other things on his mind. Be confident, not arrogant, and stay positive. Speak politely and clearly to better maintain your composure. And finally, keep in mind that it probably won't be half as bad to ask as it did to work up the nerve! When you talk to your boss, lean in a bit if you're sitting down. This will help project confidence. Start by saying how much you enjoy your job. Being personable will help make that human connection with your boss. Follow up by discussing your achievements. This will show your boss why a pay raise matters to you. Don't just say, "I want a raise." Tell your boss how much more money you want to make in percentage terms, such as wanting to make 10% more money. You can also talk in terms of how much you would like your yearly salary to increase. Whatever you say, be as specific as possible, so your boss sees that you've really thought it through. Here are the things that can happen: If it's an outright "no," see the next section. If it's "I need time to think about this," try to pinpoint a future time for reopening the discussion. If your boss agrees immediately, say something like, "Don't say yes unless you mean it" as a means of reinforcing it in his or her mind and then proceed to "hold your boss" to it (see below). This is important regardless of the answer you've been given.You can even go "over and above" by giving your boss more than they're expecting from you, such as a thank-you card or lunch invitation to say thanks. Consider sending a follow up email as well even if you've said thank you person multiple times. . If the answer was yes, the final hurdle may be actually receiving the raise. Back-pedaling or even simple forgetfulness -- are always possibilities. Don't jump to conclusions if the raise does not go into effect right away. Things do go wrong: your boss might encounter resistance from the higher-ups or face budgetary problems, etc. Making your boss feel bad about reneging (for example, mentioning someone you know who asked for a pay raise only to have a boss take it back and how staff morale plummeted). This will have to be done subtly and with tact. Ask when your boss will implement the pay raise. A subtle way of doing this might be to ask if there is anything you need to sign to put it into effect. Go one step further and tell your boss: "I guess that you'll have this arranged by the end of the month after you've approved the paperwork," etc.; this puts a plan into action so that he or she doesn't have to.
Summary: Make an appointment to talk to your boss. Present yourself well. Ask for the raise in specific terms and then wait for your boss's response. Thank your boss for his or her time. Hold your boss to the promise

Problem: Article: To use the simplified divorce procedure, you must meet specific requirements. If you cannot satisfy the requirements, then you must file for regular divorce. The prerequisites are: You and your spouse agree the marriage cannot be saved. You cannot have any minor or dependent children from the marriage, and the wife cannot be pregnant. You and your spouse have worked out how you will divide marital property as well as financial liabilities. Neither spouse is seeking alimony. One party must have been a Florida resident for 6 months. You are willing to give up your right to a trial and an appeal. You should visit your court's Self-Help center and purchase a divorce packet. This packet has all of the forms you will need. It should cost around $65. The Self-Help center keeps regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm). Call your court for specific details. You must bring a photo ID each time you visit the center. Forms are also available free of charge here. You can have someone at the Self-Help center review your forms, though no one at the center will fill them out for you. After having them reviewed, you should make copies for each spouse. A form approved by the Florida Supreme Court for simplified divorces is located here. In this form, you will list the property (and its value) that each spouse will receive. Property includes cash, stocks, real estate, automobiles, retirement plans, and life insurance benefits. Each party must sign this document in front of a notary. Although you do not have to sign it together, you can both sign it in front of a notary at the court house when you go to file your petition for dissolution of marriage. The agreement does not operate to transfer title. If you need to transfer title to property (such as land), then you will need to get the deed. Similarly, the marital settlement agreement does not change whose name any spousal debts (such as a mortgage) are in. Both spouses must go to the clerk's office in order to file. Be sure to each bring a valid photo identification. Check with the court clerk whether both spouses must go together. Miami-Dade requires that you both attend to file the petition together. However, this is not a requirement of the Florida Supreme Court, so requirements may vary by county. Supply a witness to corroborate residency. The witness must have a valid photo identification. The witness must corroborate that at least one partner has lived in Florida for at least six months. A notarized certificate from the witness, rather than a personal appearance, is acceptable. The cost of a simplified divorce can vary slightly by county, but should run about $408. Call ahead to find out acceptable methods of payment.
Summary: Meet the prerequisites. Pick up a divorce packet. Fill out the divorce forms. Fill out a simplified marital settlement agreement. File the divorce application with the clerk of court. Pay a filing fee.

Problem: Article: Before you begin printing the final invitations, run a test print to make sure the invitation prints correctly. Feed the cardstock into your printer. If you are printing many invitations, the printing process may take a while. Be patient and allow for plenty of time to print the invitations. Stay by the printer while the invitations are printing. You will be able to notice the moment there is a printing problem, stop the printing process and not waste paper. Purchase extra printer ink before beginning the printing process. You don't want to be halfway through printing your invitations and suddenly have to run to the store to get more ink. Evaluate the cost of the printer ink for your home printer compared to having the invitations printed at a local print shop. In some cases, it may be cheaper to have the invitations printed locally. Most printing companies require a .pdf of the invitation image in order to print it, but inquire about the file requirements at your local print shop.
Summary:
Print the invitations using your home printer. Pay a printing company to print the invitations for you.