Retail Worker Seeks Higher Pay While Valuing Job Satisfaction

An individual who enjoys their retail job but feels significantly underpaid ($18/hour after almost 4 years) is considering a new job. This is a prime opportunity to seek higher compensation while potentially retaining aspects of job satisfaction. The user should research average pay for similar roles (or roles utilizing transferable skills) in their area and industry. Options include: negotiating a raise at their current job (by presenting market rates and their value), exploring similar retail roles at higher-paying companies, or leveraging their 4 years of experience to pivot into a related field with better pay (e.g., sales, customer service management, administrative roles, visual merchandising). Emphasize customer service, teamwork, problem-solving, and operational efficiency on the resume.