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As a manager, I agree with this. Although, I would suggest setting the stage sooner by expressing some discontent of compensation. Your manager may not have a c
by thedougd 4y ago
As a manager, I agree with this. Although, I would suggest setting the stage sooner by expressing some discontent of compensation. Your manager may not have a clue, and may have 50 other fires. You need to speak up so that your concerns are on their radar. I've had managers come through in big ways, and I've had managers completely fail either of their own fault or because of limitations of the company.
- maccard 4y agoRight - walking into a 1:1 and dumping this on the table is a recipe for disaster. You don't need to treat your manager as your friend, but treating them with respect is a prerequisite for this going well. Here's two possible conversations: a) "I'm unhappy here with my compensation and I think I deserve a promotion. I went and interviewed with <insert company name here> and they've offered me $X, as a <TITLE> and I'm going to take it." b) "The last few times we spoke I told you that I thought I was deserving of a promotion. Since last month's meeting, I was contacted by a recruiter from <insert company name here>, and they've made me an offer for $X as a <TITLE>. I think I can keep providing value here as <TITLE> and I'd like you to help me make that happen". As a manager, I would probably tell a) to take it, and try to promote b)