Whats the best way to ask for a pay rise?

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Asking for a pay rise - Do's and Don'ts :rudolf:
Like the majority of the working world you believe you should be earning more than you currently do and perhaps this is the case. Unfortunately its pretty rare for someone to just hand out random salary increases so you'll need to convince your boss. Before you go racing into their office with a list of demands have a read of the following Do's and Don'ts of asking for more money.

Do


Write down a list of all the tasks you are responsible for and note the ones that fall outside of your current job description. If you're doing more than your share you're a great candidate for a raise.

Tell your boss about the extra work you do at home to learn more about their business. Let them know that you are willing to take on more responsibilities or learn new skills. This shows your boss that you're thinking of sticking around for a while which gives them security.

Do some research. Find out what the market average is for a position like yours. Giving your boss a well balanced view is beneficial because you are able to present benchmark figures which gives them a guide for comparison. The more information that you can find that is to your advantage, the better.

Be aware of the proper procedure for requesting a pay rise. You may need to go through a different department or a particular chain of command.

Organise a meeting (or review) with your immediate boss. If you work in a large corporation regularly scheduled employment reviews are commonplace and salary increases and even bonuses are determined by staff achieving key performance indicators (KPI's). These KPI's are often discussed when you begin your employment with the company and are reviewed regularly.

Pick your moment carefully. You probably won't get a pay rise if your employer recently laid off staff or there is financial uncertainty within your industry. On a smaller scale, strike when your boss is in a receptive mood. If you notice they tend to get a little distracted after lunch, perhaps approach them mid-morning. Getting to know your boss and being able to pre-empt their reaction to certain requests can determine how you approach the issue.

Be confident. You've done your research and you know your worth but your boss might need a little convincing. There is nothing convincing about a mousy voice and sweaty palms, so speak up and be firm. Just remember - you deserve this.


Don't


Don't even think about organising a meeting with your employer if you haven't got a pay rise figure in mind. You can't just waltz in and randomly ask for more money without a little clarification.

Don't demand anything. Demanding anything from your employer is professional suicide.

Don't get emotional. This is business and if you get teary or fired up, your boss will remember this indiscretion before they recall any positive things you've done.

Don't threaten to quit. Believe it or not, you are replaceable and your employer is very aware of this fact. Your bluff may be called and you may find yourself unemployed.

Just remember -
We all think we're worth more than we're currently getting paid. We put a lot of our heart and soul into our jobs and we want to make sure that we're compensated generously for being stuck inside on glorious days. The simple fact of the matter is there's probably a line of people salivating over the thought of having your job, and guess what, they'll probably do it for less money.

If you decide to ask your boss for a pay increase make sure you do it with the appropriate level of respect and courtesy as you don't want to be seen as ungrateful or unprofessional. If by chance you don't get your pay rise accept the fact gracefully, give the situation six months and then ask again. This amount of time will enable you to accumulate some more brownie points and hopefully the next time you raise the issue you'll get your reward. :j :j :j