No matter how prepared you may be, whether you are still thinking of how to approach your boss for a raise or you have followed the right processes of improving your chances for a raise, the timing makes a huge difference in getting the raise you need.

Believe it or not, there are good and not so good times to talk about money generally not to mention the workplace and that’s why it is important to find the perfect time to talk to your boss about a raise.

First of before you think of asking for a raise you must be sure to have spent at least a year or two in that company with a good performance.

Meanwhile, the focus should not be on how long you have stayed but what impact or value you are adding to the company.

In other words, if your performance is just like every other employee’s performance, then your salary should also be like every other employee’s salary.

If you can say yes to some of these questions below then you are good to go for a raise.

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