ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) –When it comes to working, the hardest question to ask is “Can I have a raise?” In a recent survey, only 19 percent of people were happy with what they were bringing home in their paycheck. According to www.balancecareers.com, they recommend asking for a raise once a year. Here are some tips to help you when you take that one shot.
Having a baby, buying a new home, getting a new car or looking to retire early. All of these goals require money and sometimes you need that raise to get there. So how do you ask?
The experts say to first find your worth. To know the number to ask for, look to see what the average person in your position makes. You can go to www.glassdoor.com or www.salary.com. Attend a conference, go to www.score.org which offers free live and recorded webinars and interactive courses.
Also, timing is everything. The best time is during an annual or quarterly review or even at the end of the fiscal year when the company starts to budget. Finally, know what to say, quantify your value with data, and don’t be afraid to start with a specific dollar amount.
If your boss will need to get the raise approved by HR, write a short list of reasons your deserve the raise. Also, find the one skill your office is lacking and learn it. That way you have something that nobody else has.
Sources:
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-often-should-you-ask-for-a-raise-2062775
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/pay-salary/guide-how-to-ask-for-a-raise
https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/career/how-to-get-a-bigger-paycheck-in-2020/ss-BBXjYxJ#image=13
https://www.score.org/content/take-workshop
https://www.score.org/content/take-workshop
https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-ask-for-a-raise.html
https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/guide/how-to-ask-for-a-raise/
https://www.peta.org/living/food/reasons-stop-drinking-milk/
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