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And I think you are right. However, I wonder how you communicate your needs for... Let's say a raise? Or a better position?
by mk89 7y ago
And I think you are right. However, I wonder how you communicate your needs for... Let's say a raise? Or a better position?
- pdpi 7y agoYou don't want to approach a promotion by saying "I want a promotion now-ish". Rather, you proactively start the conversation by saying "I want to be promoted in 6mo/1y. How do I get there?", and then you keep that conversation going. For raises, if your relationship with your manager is half decent it's fine to just ask for it. If you're a junior-ish IC your manager is also likely a lower-level manager who feels more affinity for ICs than for upper management and he'll side with you when bubbling your request up to the right people. If you're more senior, you have more leverage and the power dynamics start inverting a bit too. Also, you're expected to have the soft skills to manage that conversation.