What’s common is for people to avoid confrontation whenever possible. No one really enjoys to solicit money from someone who’s plainly not interested, inclined to give it. On interviews, it can become combative, a battle of wits when negotiating a salary.
Some may feel that they’re under performing or not as competent as they should be, then hesitate when asking for a raise. Others are troubled with self doubt so they sell themselves short. All reasons which has nothing to do with what they really want or are worth.
What …