An Ohio State University professor details what employees can do to be considered “most valued employees” by their boss. Listed in what not to do:

• Do not ask your employer for loans and pay advances. Your employer is not a banker. Asking for loans and pay advances suggests that you cannot manage your finances. Such a negative evaluation of your personal management abilities may threaten future career advancement.

The Center for Responsible Lending lists “ask your employer for a salary advance” as an alternative for payday loans. While it may be an alternative, it may not be good for your career.

Columbus Ohio’s NBC station reports that 1 in 5 bosses say they are receiving more requests for pay advance’s from employees this year than last.

Payday Pundit wonders how many employers will actually give their employees advances on their paychecks…