Comments on: 3 Things to Remember Before Asking For a Pay Hike http://www.cornonthejob.com/career-advice/salary-career-advice/3-things-to-remember-before-asking-for-a-pay-hike/ Wisdom for Job Seekers Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:54:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Beth http://www.cornonthejob.com/career-advice/salary-career-advice/3-things-to-remember-before-asking-for-a-pay-hike/comment-page-1/#comment-1474 Beth Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:03:14 +0000 http://www.cornonthejob.com/?p=1280#comment-1474 You have been reading my mind lately! I have just been recently contemplating asking for a raise as well. I think you bring up some good points, especially about the market. Even if layoffs aren't actively happening, it is something to keep in mind. Since I work in nonprofit fundraising, I find it harder to ask for a raise because I know our financial reality -- the good, the bad, and the ugly. I realize that we need to be our own advocates though, and that sometimes you need to just go for it! You have been reading my mind lately! I have just been recently contemplating asking for a raise as well. I think you bring up some good points, especially about the market. Even if layoffs aren’t actively happening, it is something to keep in mind. Since I work in nonprofit fundraising, I find it harder to ask for a raise because I know our financial reality — the good, the bad, and the ugly. I realize that we need to be our own advocates though, and that sometimes you need to just go for it!

]]> By: Diane Prince Johnston http://www.cornonthejob.com/career-advice/salary-career-advice/3-things-to-remember-before-asking-for-a-pay-hike/comment-page-1/#comment-1472 Diane Prince Johnston Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:26:00 +0000 http://www.cornonthejob.com/?p=1280#comment-1472 While you may not get the raise due to the market, your present standing, most recent increase or a variety of other reasons; in my opinion it is fine to ask and discuss expectations with your employer. The important thing to remember is that you may not like the result and while you hope for positive, it will be helpful if you are prepared to deal with negative feedback too. Make it clear what you want, listen to your boss and exit the conversation in a calm and professional manner. While you may not get the raise due to the market, your present standing, most recent increase or a variety of other reasons; in my opinion it is fine to ask and discuss expectations with your employer. The important thing to remember is that you may not like the result and while you hope for positive, it will be helpful if you are prepared to deal with negative feedback too. Make it clear what you want, listen to your boss and exit the conversation in a calm and professional manner.

]]> By: Vinay http://www.cornonthejob.com/career-advice/salary-career-advice/3-things-to-remember-before-asking-for-a-pay-hike/comment-page-1/#comment-1466 Vinay Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:07:26 +0000 http://www.cornonthejob.com/?p=1280#comment-1466 good post. this can be a tricky and process and most people are fairly inexperienced. I always recommend people track their achievements and have goals for what they plan to achieve in the coming year. Then in the meeting, break down the value they have given to the company. The additional value they will bring to the company in the coming year, and put a price on the value they are going to bring. I find lots of gen-yers think because they have been there for 1 year they deserve a pay rise, even tho their output hasnt changed. good post. this can be a tricky and process and most people are fairly inexperienced.

I always recommend people track their achievements and have goals for what they plan to achieve in the coming year.

Then in the meeting, break down the value they have given to the company. The additional value they will bring to the company in the coming year, and put a price on the value they are going to bring.

I find lots of gen-yers think because they have been there for 1 year they deserve a pay rise, even tho their output hasnt changed.

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