What is ‘Rage Applying’ and How Can It Help You Get a Raise?
The term for workers rapidly applying for multiple jobs when they’re feeling unhappy or unappreciated at their current jobs
Forget “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing” — “rage applying” is a new term (for a not-so-new technique) that can help workers get the leverage they need to ask for and receive a raise, or simply to find a better-paid job that they might enjoy more.
Although the term has been used for years, “rage applying” has recently gained more popularity as a way to describe an evergreen career advancement strategy: Apply to a lot of jobs. The term has gained visibility across social media, and was used to powerful effect in a TikTok video by an influencer known as Redweez. Her simple video on this subject — and how her rage applying led to her getting a new job that paid $25,000 more than her old job — has garnered more than two million views.
Why More Workers Are Rage Applying
In the wake of a global pandemic and tumultuous economic headlines, many workers are feeling underappreciated, underpaid, and overworked. This is where rage applying comes in. When absolutely fed up with the job they have, due either to stagnant wages, poor working conditions, or…
