Appraisal time (salary negotiation)
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So a bit of background on my job. Ive had the job for a couple of years now and have actually enjoyed my time there. Appraisals are coming up soon which coincide with the company getting an injection of investment funds. Company wise, I'd say we actually had a good year.
Originally when I was accepted for the job I was placed on a a noobie salary. This was fine at the time as I was fresh out of uni. After doing some research the industry average for my position is around £25,000. I am currently on two thirds of that. I guess if I were to rate myself out of 10 over the 24 months I probably give myself a 7.5-8 score.
I am kind of unsure about whether I should be asking for a review of my salary. Probably because Ive never had to do one before. Although I do think it would be a good opportunity too ask for one seeing as the appraisals are nearing.
Could you guys please give me some advice, if you were in my position what would you be doing etc?
Many thanks
Originally when I was accepted for the job I was placed on a a noobie salary. This was fine at the time as I was fresh out of uni. After doing some research the industry average for my position is around £25,000. I am currently on two thirds of that. I guess if I were to rate myself out of 10 over the 24 months I probably give myself a 7.5-8 score.
I am kind of unsure about whether I should be asking for a review of my salary. Probably because Ive never had to do one before. Although I do think it would be a good opportunity too ask for one seeing as the appraisals are nearing.
Could you guys please give me some advice, if you were in my position what would you be doing etc?
Many thanks
You rejected 10K, how much more did your new job offer? 
My company is fairly small so doesn't have many managerial levels. But being a small company means they cant pay mega wages. To be honest I don't even know how much more to ask for. Even if I ask for another 4K, that's a 25% increase on what I am currently earning. But its still 5K away from the average.
My company is fairly small so doesn't have many managerial levels. But being a small company means they cant pay mega wages. To be honest I don't even know how much more to ask for. Even if I ask for another 4K, that's a 25% increase on what I am currently earning. But its still 5K away from the average.
vescaegg said:
No one in real life talks like this 
OP as part of your appraisal just say you want a salary review. If they say yes, then all good, if they ask why then crack out the facts and figures for your role in the industry. They will either give you one or not but if you feel you are worth more be prepared to walk away and go somewhere else.
I did the same recently, got offered a couple of grand after asking for 5k. Wasn't happy so got a new job and was offered 10k to stay. I left.
They will only give you money if they absolutely have to.
OP as part of your appraisal just say you want a salary review. If they say yes, then all good, if they ask why then crack out the facts and figures for your role in the industry. They will either give you one or not but if you feel you are worth more be prepared to walk away and go somewhere else.
I did the same recently, got offered a couple of grand after asking for 5k. Wasn't happy so got a new job and was offered 10k to stay. I left.
They will only give you money if they absolutely have to.
Edited by vescaegg on Saturday 13th December 09:17
The tasks Ive been given have mostly been completed on time and to a decent level. In terms of objectives I wasn't really set any from the appraisal I had last year. I am involved in a few projects and just get on with it. However, I've undertaken a few tasks (a bit more responsibility) this year that weren't mentioned in my contract from when I started the job.
Podie said:
If appraisals are due, how have you performed against your objectives?
I am not going to be able to get a job offer from another place within the next few days. There isn't enough time. Didn't even know we were going to have appraisals until a few days ago.
Am probably not going to ask for a salary review now. Instead look for an offer from a company that I may want to work for and see if my company will match or at least improve what I currently am on now. If not I'll leave.
I was kind of in two minds about the salary review as it may give me a bad image.
edit: Last year when the appraisals came around I was given a 3% increase. I remember one of the lines my manager said was along the lines of, "if you think you deserve more we can have a chat". If my manager says this again this year should I bite?
Am probably not going to ask for a salary review now. Instead look for an offer from a company that I may want to work for and see if my company will match or at least improve what I currently am on now. If not I'll leave.
I was kind of in two minds about the salary review as it may give me a bad image.
edit: Last year when the appraisals came around I was given a 3% increase. I remember one of the lines my manager said was along the lines of, "if you think you deserve more we can have a chat". If my manager says this again this year should I bite?
Edited by Vyse on Sunday 14th December 12:25
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