Salary negotiation

Derwent

In order to ask for a raise of that magnitude you're going to have to present a very strong case backed up by factual evidence of achievement. To simply say "it's market value" or "I'm worth it" won't cut it I'm afraid. It is very rare for any company to award a 30% pay rise, and from what you've posted on here I doubt that you will get anywhere near that figure.

steampowered

You might as well ask. Don't ask don't get.

Provided that you ask respectfully, the worst that can happen is that they say no.

Realistically, it does seem a bit soon to be asking for an increase if you've only just finished probation. But you can at least have the discussion. The employer might say they will review your salary in a year's time for example.

Guest101

randomi15 wrote: »

!!!!!! off, dont spam my thread

If you have nothing to nice to say then don't post

Public forum, basically tough.


If I was doing your appraisal, I'd be evaluating whether to keep you on after only a few months

Caroline_a

In my experience, every job has an allocated salary - this goes with the job, not the person. So, you might have several degrees, Masters, loads of experience, but if you have a job stacking shelves then the salary will be the same as your other colleagues who have no qualifications or experience.

You can ask, but I think you'll be very lucky to get anywhere near a 30% raise.

Wayne_O_Mac

randomi15 wrote: »

!!!!!! off, dont spam my thread

If you have nothing to nice to say then don't post

Pot, meet kettle.

agrinnall

You may as well walk because a 30% increase is likely to be met with disdain at best and a P45 at worst.

dannyrst

agrinnall wrote: »

You may as well walk because a 30% increase is likely to be met with disdain at best and a P45 at worst.

Especially after a few months.

Takeaway_Addict

If they wanted to pay 30% more they would have advertised it as so..

Good luck but if you get more than 5% I'd be impressed.

ThemeOne

If I've understood correctly you took the job at a low salary, as it would increase your experience in new areas of work. So it could be argued you were exchanging the value of a higher salary in return for the value of learning.

When you first started, did you have any discussions about salary which might pave the way for you asking for such a large increase?

If not, I'd be surprised if they agree to it just like that, especially as you've only just completed your probationary period. It might be easier to ask for a series of graduated increases that would edge you up towards market rates.

randomi15

Thanks all