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> my boss said there was a small change they would consider giving a larger raise based on performance. - Bring up the things you've told us about how you stan
by jstx1 5y ago
> my boss said there was a small change they would consider giving a larger raise based on performance.
- Bring up the things you've told us about how you stand out from the rest of the juniors.
- How long have you been there? Is it realistic to start a conversation/plan for a promotion?
In reality most companies aren't good at keeping up with salaries for juniors - whatever raise they're offering, you can likely get much more by switching companies after 1-2 years of experience.
- shoo 5y agoyes. the value you offer as a junior with real experience from delivering a project or two is a _lot_ higher than a junior who has no real world experience. many companies will not offer a pay rise that reflects the increase in value. also, if working in a consultancy, it is useful to understand how the game is played and how the org is structured: https://commoncog.com/blog/the-consulting-business-model/ https://commoncog.com/blog/the-consulting-business-model/ as a junior developer in a consultancy you have the option of defecting from the consultant trajectory and getting another developer / engineering job somewhere, for better or worse.