Rita Babalola
5 Ways to Request for a Salary Increase.

According to a recent survey by Glassdoor, 45% of people who quit their jobs attributed it to lack of a raise.

The talent war is such that only those with the right skills, qualities and competencies can negotiate what they want.

Most people get intimidated and feel it’s impossible to do this. The first thing is the mindset, I have coached several and it’s no brainer that once your result can do the talking, then half the task is done.

However, before you walk into that office and command the numbers you want, take a moment to consider these:

1. Have you consistently met targets and goals?

2. Did you rise to any new challenges that the company faced and over delivered on the task?

3. Did you subsumed other people’s work as a result of their exit?

4. Have you added any relevant skills that would impact on your job?

5. What can you bring on board this new year?

If you answer “yes” to at least three of these, then know, you can actually discuss a raise as no good organization wants to lose its talent.

Asking for a raise shouldn’t be daunting if you have done your homework well and made yourself indispensable.

You have two outcomes- your request is approved or you gain more experience on how to negotiate a raise with a win-win mindset.

How then do you ask for a raise?

📍 Research salary trends. Every job has a corresponding market value. Ask colleagues from other organizations.

📍List out your achievements in writing.

📍Choose the right time to ask.

📍 Set a meeting. It’s ideal to ask for a pay raise in person and in private. If you can avoid it, don’t ask for a raise in an email.

📍 Prepare what to say and rehearse your pitch.

📍 Remember the goal is to engage positively and not get aggressive.

📍Thank your boss. Regardless of how the conversation goes, thank he/her for the opportunity.

📍Send a follow-up email that summarises your conversation.

If this doesn’t work, then use another ace, do a powerpoint presentation of your last year’s performance.

If they reject your request for a raise, this email can serve as a record of the conversation. You may decide to request a raise again at a later date, and if you do, you can reference this email at that point.

PromiseUche:

Thank you @op.
I have done this recently in my work place, used this steps except the presentation. After verbal discussion which looked positive, I sent across summary of discussion and achievements. It's getting to two months now, I haven't gotten a reply nor acknowledgement of the mail I sent. I have even sent a gentle reminder, yet no response.
What step can I take next other than seeking for another job elsewhere?
Kindly advice.

meum:
Strike

drezzyx:
Please what type of online side gig??
Help a brother.

drezzyx post=1251168
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also my signature says part of what I do for a living .
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Or


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[quote author=drezzyx:
Currently I don't have money for a paid mentorship, things have been difficult lately maybe in the future.

I think I will go for the second option
which is-
Free tips you can use to self-learn online and try earn via online.

wittywriter:


Lolz

Get an online side gig rather than ask for such.


Wittyness

addexx:
Salary increase?. Like una wan die for salary jobs?
Except you are lucky to belong to the top earners of top companies, no company can fully fund your lifestyle.

So whatever you earn, use it as leverage to build assets, learn more skills and grow so you can get more opportunities.

Instead of hoping your company give you a raise, raise your your thinking faculty

wittywriter:


Lolz

Get an online side gig rather than ask for such.
Again I keep saying it that having an online income means that makes you earn in $£€ is the best step to activate as a Nigerian that has access to internet.

Wittyness

oneolajire:
HRs can write a lot of nonsense.

Cost of living is rising, companies increase their charges for executing contracts as well as increase prices of their goods and services. But when it comes to increasing workers salaries, they behave like robots.


Slave labour in several private sector, while the bosses live large. All taking advantage of high unemployment in the country.

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