Vault: Their coworker got a raise, so now they want one too

The episode tackles a common workplace dilemma: when one coworker gets a raise, should you demand one too — and how to do it without sabotaging your career? The host, Burt, dismantles the myth of 'strength in numbers' when asking for a raise, arguing that going in together with a colleague — especially a friend — is seen as unprofessional and risky. He warns that managers may view it as childish or adversarial, and could even penalize both employees, particularly if one is underperforming. The real key, he insists, isn’t peer pressure or emotional appeals, but proving you’ve consistently gone above and beyond: staying late, taking on extra work, bringing coffee, and making the team better. A raise isn’t a right for doing your job — it’s a reward for exceeding expectations. The episode ends with a biting irony: Sally is still going in with her coworker, despite all the warnings, and the host sarcastically wishes her luck while hinting she might be fired by Monday.