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> Bring more value to the company than what’s expected of you. Then ask to be compensated for it. Sorry but it doesn't always work like this. Sure, performing
by ffjffsfr 10y ago
> Bring more value to the company than what’s expected of you. Then ask to be compensated for it.
Sorry but it doesn't always work like this. Sure, performing well makes it more likely for you to get a raise, but there is no guarantee. Perhaps performing well increases probability of you getting a raise. But it does not guarantee anything nor is it most important factor in computing this probability. Probabibility of raise will depend on variety of factors including your company culture, your manager personality, company financial situation etc.
- AnimalMuppet 10y agoNo, it doesn't always work like that. It works that way enough of the time to be worth trying, though. Even if it doesn't get you a raise at your current job, having done things that add value gives you a better negotiating position for a different job.
- gedrap 10y agoExactly. You could do me the minimal amount of work required to stay employed but then you can't expect a generous raise, unless you manage to play office politics very well AND the workplace is quite toxic to allow that. Personally, I try to give a fair amount of effort to deliver more value than expected. It doesn't mean that I am working 60hrs/wk or anything like that, just trying to be creative and not asking anyone to hold my hand in my explorations.