Continue the conversation
If you’ve been denied a raise, use the opportunity to your advantage.
For example, schedule a follow-up meeting and explain that you want to position yourself for a pay increase. Then engage your boss about what you can do to get there.
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Talk it out with someone else
The next time you catch yourself thinking over a particular issue, again and again, schedule a meeting with a coworker, supervisor, mentor, or friend. Having to present your deliberations to someone else forces you to synthesize the information you’ve been collecting in a clear, concise wa...
Don’t make promises
Even if you’ve been there before, you can’t guarantee any specific outcome. Your friend could approach her boss exactly like you did for a raise and end up being demoted—at which point she might blame you.
Keep expectations realistic by focusing on possibilities within the realm of ...
How much to ask for
- Look at what your role pays industrywide. Online tools can help you learn what the median pay is for industry, position, and location.
- Avoid asking your colleagues what they're paid.
- Avoid asking for an outlandish increase.
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