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Aside from companies who have policies offering periodic reviews and
annual cost of living raises, it is rare for employers to give a pay
increase to employees on their own initiative. Some experts feel that
moving to another company is the best way to be rewarded for your
talents. Others feel winning the lottery is a sure-fire way to increase
your income. However, you've invested your time and you really like
your job. You just don't like the pay(and that guy who always wears
bow-ties). No matter how much you deserve a raise, asking for one can
be very intimidating. Here are some guidelines to help you get what you
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get that raise, it is your job to figure out just how valuable you are.
Ask friends and family members what someone working in a similar
position to yours would be paid at their companies. Utilize online
resources to find out what someone with your experience is making in
your regional location. Headhunters and recruiters who specialize in
your field could also be helpful in your research.(Calculate the flux
of inflation over the past fifty years by first juxtaposing the GNP of
Thailand with . . . maybe not.)But having figures to back up your
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job duties. Are your daily responsibilities the same now as when you
were hired, or have you taken on a more important role? How have you
contributed to the company? Do co-workers awkwardly call you "pal"
because they can't place your name? Have specific accomplishments ready
and don't be shy about sharing them. Be ready to show how you've
increased profits, sales or efficiency. Remind your employer of the
difficult projects you managed and their successful outcomes. If you
can't think of any, start keeping a weekly log of your accomplishments
at work (during your coffee break of course). This will help show how
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Figure out a dollar value for your accomplishments and set a goal for
how you would like to be compensated. Be realistic about your target
amount. The word "zillion" should probably not be included in your
request. You may not always get the bull's eye, so be flexible. Some
companies may be willing to give you perks instead of extra pay.
Wouldn't it be nice to have an extra week of vacation time? Or how
about a 24-hour masseuse? Flexible hours or telecommuting might be
nice(it's no massage, but whatever). Such rewards don't cost companies
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When you've done all your research and you know what you want, set up
a meeting with your supervisor. It doesn't have to be a secret why you
are meeting with him/her/it(hey, I don't know what your supervisor
looks like). You can say that you'd like to review your job performance
or assess your contributions to the company. Some experts suggest a
written agenda is appropriate, so that your boss can be prepared as
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Remember that your needs are irrelevant in this situation——it isn't
your boss's job to make sure you make your car payments or that Big
Rocko doesn't break your legs for betting on the Giants to win the
Super Bowl(do a little research next time). Your boss isn't, and
shouldn't be concerned with your personal problems; his/her concern is
the company. Have written documentation of your accomplishments and
responsibilities, as well as your information about your salary
surveys. Express clearly what it is you were hired to do, how much you
have improved efficiency, and how your increased responsibility has
benefited THE COMPANY. Exact figures or percentages of improvement can
be impressive to supervisors——it's your job to get them to see the big
picture of how much of an asset you are. Let them know what you need to
get the job done, and remember to tell them it is negotiable. They like
that.
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intimidating as it may seem, if you are prepared and your research and
documentation show that you deserve a raise, it is likely that you will
be compensated in some way. If your figure is flat out rejected, ask
what it would take for you to get a raise, and make a date to discuss
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Your last resort, of course, is the(gasp)counter-offer. Another company
making you an offer is a surefire way to get your boss's attention and
show your worth. This is a tricky plan that can backfire if you aren't
really prepared to leave, or if you break up into hysterics when you
first mention it. Make sure that you do have another job to go to, and
that you are truly willing to go, because they just might say "Good
luck. Don't let the door hit you where the Good Lord split you." On the
other side of the coin, if they do offer you a raise, assess whether
the money is worth the extra commitment your company will expect in
return. You may just want to take the other offer, especially if it
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