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I was massively underpaid in one of my past jobs, when I found out I just asked for a 25% pay rise, I didn't have another offer back then but was approached by

I was massively underpaid in one of my past jobs, when I found out I just asked for a 25% pay rise, I didn't have another offer back then but was approached by recruiters. Then my boss gave me a 30% pay rise, make me realise I was even more underpaid than I thought, so after that I ask for pay rise every year and get it most of the time. I didn't have the baggage you have, but if you like your job, ask for a pay rise, if they like you equally, you'll get it, it doesn't always come with a better annual review. Meanwhile prepare to leave for a better company. a fintech company in nyc, bloomberg? :)

throwaway007007 10y ago
Thanks for the data point. I feel that this is rare, but you make a good point, worth a try I guess.
- pc86 10y ago
  If you're underpaid by 30% and ask for a 20% raise it's unlikely your boss will put up a huge fight. They may do less just to see if you accept it, but it's rare for them to both know you're underpaid and refuse to bridge part of that gap.