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I would strongly recommend against the "I have another offer, can you matched" strategy. For starters, you've just revealed your cards: that you are talking to
by anonu 8y ago
I would strongly recommend against the "I have another offer, can you matched" strategy. For starters, you've just revealed your cards: that you are talking to competitors or that you don't have much interest in working in your current spot.
If you want a raise, ask for a meeting with your manager and layout a few good reasons why you need a raise: you've worked there without a raise for a year+, you've tackled on more responsibilities and executed.
Generally, to get a raise you need to meet some sort of expectation or goal. Sometimes managers are bad at setting those goals - so do it for them. Don't tie those goals to money beforehand. Wait til the goal is reached then review your performance. Most managers will find it hard to turn you down.
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- AlexTWithBeard 8y agoFor starters, you've just revealed your cards: that you are talking to competitors I see it as: guys, I could have resigned, but I love working here so much that I'd rather stay. And also, please, when discussing your goals with the manager, mention the salary raise. What you have to do for a pay increase may be different forum what you have to do for, say, a new title. The surprise at the next review may be quite unpleasant.
- anonu 8y agoMore is said when you say less. If you just lead with "I love working here" you will create a lot less resentment than saying "I could have resigned"... Also - I am not suggesting not to discuss a salary raise early on. I am suggesting not tying that raise to some performance goal. Keep it open...
- jeanmichelx 8y agoWhat if I meet my goals, and and got raises that I find too small?
- Noxmiles 8y agoI agree to that. It's an easy ball for your supervisor to say that you should work at the other company then.It's way better to say I want to work here, but I need a raise. Tell them that you like to work for this company and are willing to stay for the next time. This is valuable for the company.
- burtonator 8y ago> I would strongly recommend against the "I have another offer, can you matched" strategy. For starters, you've just revealed your cards: that you are talking to competitors or that you don't have much interest in working in your current spot. This is not really / always true. In the Bay Area people are always talking and you could easily just say you went to lunch with friends and they basically gave you a verbal offer and that you weren't directly shopping but it just fell in your lap.