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if you ask for a raise and they say its not part of the annual review cycle, or any other excuse, it means 1 of 3 things: They cant give you a raise because th
by autokad 12y ago
if you ask for a raise and they say its not part of the annual review cycle, or any other excuse, it means 1 of 3 things: They cant give you a raise because they cant afford it (very rare), they do not think you are worth it, or they think you are worth it but don't think you will walk.
If you ask for a raise and they give you an excuse like that (or pretty much any other), start preparing to leave. It usually helps that you ask from a position of strength, so you can actually leave immediately.
- JoeAltmaier 12y agoExtend this: be ready to leave every day. Treat each paycheck as a renewed offer of employment. Compare it with your current options of employment. Make the best decision for you. Even if you don't change jobs very often, this position and attitude give you clarity. Note: this is not at odds with the 'asking for a raise doesn't work' position. Its just that, employment means getting pay for work. If you can do better somewhere else, and you have no other personal reasons for staying, then go!