The halogen lamp has a tungsten filament similar to the standard incandescent lamp, however the lamp is much smaller for the same wattage, and contains a halogen gas in the bulb. The halogen is important in that is stops the blackening and slows the thinning of the tungsten filament.
Unfortunately, finding the perfect time to ask for a raise or promotion is more art than science, but mid November might be a good place start. Hereâs why. First off is budgets. For companies on a calendar fiscal year (January through December), many are now planning out their budgets for 2013.
The answer is that you may be able to ask right nowâas long as you do your homework first and make your request in a professional way. You might be told no, says Marianne Adoradio, a career counselor in Silicon Valley. But even if you don't get an immediate raise, askingâappropriatelyâmight still be beneficial.