If you’re staying up at night trying to find ways to avoid a pink slip, you’re certainly not alone. So we’ve compiled a number of strategies to help recession-proof your career, so you can rest easy.

Just be sure to do your homework in determining you market value and your contributions to your employer before you "raise" the idea.

Economic recessions are tough, and they make asking for (and getting) a raise even tougher. Most companies are tightening belts and watching spending much more closely. However, there are a few strategies you can use to make a convincing argument for the pay increase you feel you deserve.