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Why would it be unprofessional to say the number out loud? I’d say the most dangerous part of the approach you’re recommending is that it doesn’t provide any c
by akerl_ 8y ago
Why would it be unprofessional to say the number out loud?
I’d say the most dangerous part of the approach you’re recommending is that it doesn’t provide any context for why the raise is justified to the company.
This is only an emotional subject for the person getting the paycheck; it’s not emotional for the business, and it’s only emotional for the employee because of years of ingrained stigma about salary.
- nurettin 8y agoWhy would asking for an evaluation from your superiors be dangerous? I think that was just random.
- akerl_ 8y agoNothing in this comment thread seems to ask for an evaluation. Asking “I’d like $x, is this acceptable” invites a Boolean response. Either they think it’s acceptable or not, with neither you nor your comp lead discussing why. If you want to know “how would you evaluate my performance / accomplishments / etc”, ask that. If you want to know about a raise, start by telling your comp lead why you feel it’s justified, rather than leaving it up to them to define.
- nurettin 8y agoI don't think this is true, asking for a higher wage will implicitly prompt an evaluation. No other words are necessary to complicate the situation. If you start justifying your request, you are already playing some sort of defensive game. There is no need for that and I don't believe it is professional to do so.