Pay rise request advice

[whatleytom]

Hi all, after some advice regarding asking for a salary increase as never really done it before.

Started a new role four weeks ago, which was a six month contract. At the time of accepting the offer I made a salary request which was undercut slightly.

Fast forward 4 weeks in the job and I have been offered a contract extension to 18-months following my managers being impressed and wanting to retain me.

I think this puts me in a good position in terms of asking for a bit of a salary increase, but what is acceptable here. Can I just go out there with something a lot higher than my original request? Or should I just go after the original amount I wanted for the role?

Any advice appreciated.

[whatleytom]

Troubleatmill said:

You might find that they are intending to reduce the daily rate for giving you stability

The offer that was put on the table was a contract extension with no change to my current conditions. At the time of the offer being made I said I wanted to think about it. Since then they've made several comments about trying to make me extend my stay, so in my eyes the ball is in my court, and they wouldn't be reducing anything.

Just never really been in this situation before, and wanted some potential advice from somebody who has. All the guys in similar teams already in the business have recomended I take the opportunity to ask for an increase.