I'm 33F and have my degree (not working in that field though-teaching doesn't pay the bills either). I consider myself at least somewhat intelligent and capable of many things. However, I drank my 20s away and have lived in constant fear, doubt and low self-esteem. I have worked hard to change that and myself this past year or so and have a good job that I have been at for 8 months.

There are many adult things I don't know how to do, but asking for and negotiating a pay raise is the big one I want to tackle. I have never done it, as I was too busy avoiding it. I am barely scraping by financially, and I have recently been training/taking on new roles within the company. Is 8 months too soon? And in general, any advice from your own experience of having these conversations would be great!