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IMHO: These types of things are not successfully dealt with via email. If you are in search of an email template, you are on the wrong path. Your raise or lac

IMHO: These types of things are not successfully dealt with via email. If you are in search of an email template, you are on the wrong path. Your raise or lack thereof will be determined by one or two people. (a person will make the decision and perhaps their superior will need to approve it). If you don't know who the person is, your first task is to find out. Let's assume you know who the person is. If two people have a healthy relationship and there is an important issue to discuss, the issue will be raised and discussed in person. If you don't have a healthy relationship with the person who will make the decision, fix it. IMNSHO: If you are not willing to do the above, by far the most effective email template to ask for a raise will be: "Dear X, I am writing to apply for the web developer position at company Y (...)"

johnpolacek 11y ago
As stated in the intro, the email is meant to be the start of a conversation. Of course you can discuss it in person instead. For many people, it can be intimidating and stressful to ask for a raise. Sending an email allows you choose your words wisely and take some of the pressure off. Better to send an email than to keep waiting for what feels like the right time. Some have suggested the tactic of threatening to leave as your negotiation tactic. I would recommend against that if you like working where you are, as it could backfire. You could even get that raise, but then later be let go. If you don't really like where you are working at all that much, then go for it (but maybe don't lead with that tactic as it can burn bridges).