that s what i want who doesn t want or need money these days, or at least more of it? that s right. a new abc world news now poll finds an overwhelming 81% of americans say getting a raise is their top priority for the new year. how should you approach your boss? here is abc s chief business and economics correspondent rebecca jarvis. reporter: rebecca levy, market researchers, from cincinnati, ohio, is about to do something terrifying. ask her boss for a raise. how are you feeling? little nervous. reporter: and rebecca is not alone. it is that number one concern among american families revealed by that brand new real money poll. how to get a pay raise. only about one-third of us ever ask even though, get this, 84% of bosses expect us to ask them for one. so how do you do it? we brought in career expert nicole williams from the power house job website linkedin.com.
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