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Don't be shy, employers often need you more than you need them because the cost of losing an employee and having to rehire and train is incredibly expensive. I
by pattle 8y ago
Don't be shy, employers often need you more than you need them because the cost of losing an employee and having to rehire and train is incredibly expensive.
I think the best first course of action is to organise a meeting with your manager and just clearly state the salary increase you're after. Always back it up with evidence as to why your worth the raise. Often the more direct you are and the less you say the better.
If that doesn't work start job hunting and get an offer that you can take to your employer and use as leverage.
Don't get too loyal because companies often aren't loyal to their employees.
- icedbergs1 8y agoI've found more success clearly stating the increase I need to stay with the company without submitting reasons why I am worth the raise, except maybe saying that you believe your market value has changed. I feel like if you start talking up specific points, you create things that can be argued back against and shot down while avoiding the main discussion of how much you are prepared to sell your skills for, and whether the company can pay you that much. If you're prepared to leave and feel your market value matches the increase you're asking for, make it more of a demand than a negotiation. If you do want to keep this position, don't tell them why you deserve a raise, let them tell you why you don't deserve one, and counter their reasons instead of laying your cards down first. Not a huge thing, but don't underestimate how much it can change the conversation.