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| *Ostroff, Fair and Company>>>Other - Careers & Employment |
Ask boss for raise? |
i been working with my company for 2 years now and not making very much yet they want me to stay long term. and yat no raise, so how do i ask for a raise? Before you meet with your boss, prepare a few items to review during your meeting. Bring an outline of your history with the company, highlighting accomplishments achieved. Add goals for the upcoming year. Bring copies of any letters or emails of thanks from coworkers or customers. Know what people are making in your position (don't use coworkers as examples, bosses hate that approach) in the industry and in your area of the country, so you have a reasonable $$ in mind that you can name. Ask for a meeting with your boss to discuss your career, goals and future with the company. At the meeting tell your boss how much you like working for the company and that you are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to the future. You've worked for the company for 2 years and hope to continue for many more, but are aware that other positions in this industry (and area) are making more in salary and that you'd like to raise your income to "$____". Is this possible? If your boss says, "no" but you are willing to stay with the company, ask then would it be possible to earn the raise within a certain timeframe (say 3 months) if certain goals might be set and achieved? There is always a negotiation point. Good luck!! Do you honestly deserve a raise? Have you made a valuable contribution to the company? Are you reliable? Hard-working? Punctual? Take initiative? If you can answer yes to most or all, then you need to arrange a meeting with your boss and be prepared when you go. Type out a list of your current responsibilities: what you've achieved, note your attendance (if it's good), your ability to get along with others, problem-solving methods, and what your project list looks like. From there, discuss what you'd like to increase to (be reasonable, not ridiculous) and be open for discussion/negotiation. Do NOT go in asking for a raise just because you feel you need more money. The boss doesn't care. You're there to do a job and what your bills are are none of the boss' business nor is it his responsibility to pay you an adequate enough wage so your bills are paid. When all is said and done, hopefully you'll walk out with a higher wage. Good luck! |
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