Is It Okay To Ask Your Boss For A Raise

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Is it Okay to Ask Your Boss for A Raise?
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The art of asking for a raise is a delicate one
that has been studied by both workers and experts
for generations.
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Whether, in fact, its okay to ask your boss for
a raise depends on a number of factors, and these
matters can help, or hurt, your odds of success
in achieving your goal.
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Timing is Everything
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Understanding the importance of timing your
request for more money is paramount to getting
your raise.
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When salary freezes are in effect, employees
should understand that this means the company is
making fiscal adjustments that can be critical
for the future.
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Even in normal times, raises are generally doled
out once a year.
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Positions such as financial advisor or other
levels that are time or tax sensitive levels may
receive compensation at, or after, the end of the
year.
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Start making your request known two or three
months before the scheduled review. Unless there
is some extraordinary circumstance that will
favor your request for a raise, you should time
your request to dovetail with the companys
timetable for financial matters.
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Know Your Strengths
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Before approaching your boss for a raise, you
should have set the groundwork for making a case
for an increased salary.
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Make note of your contributions to key projects
or additional hours you have worked to advance
the companys stated goals.
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Your boss may not always be aware of your
dedication to these projects.
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Its your task to ensure that he or she is aware
how valuable your contribution has been.
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Dont be afraid to sing your own praises so that
the boss knows the details of your
accomplishments with the company.
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Be Realistic in Your Expectations
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Experts recommend knowing what you want and
ensuring that it is a realistic request given the
nature of your work, as well as the current
financial position of the company.
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If you have only been at the company for a short
time, have recently had to take a leave from your
duties or have not otherwise provided significant
value for the company, you will have a difficult
time making an acceptable case for a raise.
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Instead, re-double your efforts make your work
contributions noticed, in preparation for a
salary increase in the future.
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Its also important to make yourself aware of the
traditional rate of increase in the company, and
dont go too far overboard in asking for more.
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If Refused, Find Out What You Can Do Improve Your
Odds
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Rejection can be hard to take, especially if you
feel you have been giving your all to your job
over the past year.
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A no answer right now doesnt necessarily mean
a no answer forever. Pay increases are most
frequently based on merit, and you can use this
fact to help your chances in the future.
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Dont be afraid to ask your boss what it would
take to increase your odds of a wage increase in
the future. Express your willingness to take on
additional projects to help make your case in the
future.
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This enthusiasm for your job will help you to get
a more favorable response at another time.
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Planning to apply for a new job?
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Speak with the experienced financial advisor
recruiters of Willis Consulting Inc.
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They can help you land the position you want.
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