Appraisal; asking for a raise?
Discussion
I have my yearly appraisal soon. I was wondering whether it would be worth asking for a pay review. I've been approached about numerous jobs that are paying circa 4k+ a year more, but would be (in terms of commute and time at home) worse for me. The added bonus is that I like it here, and work well within the team. I also do quite a lot of work here, both day to day stuff and major projects which have been noticed and commented on right from the top.
What's the best way about going about it.
I know saying "Ere, I want a payrise" isn't the best way, but how is the best way to approach it?
What's the best way about going about it.
I know saying "Ere, I want a payrise" isn't the best way, but how is the best way to approach it?
For the downsides, no. If I got told no to the rise then I would happily stay.
A 4k rise is still nearly 10% of what I earn so it is hard not to consider, but when you factor in the benefits I get, the team I work with, the commute (which is mostly pretty pleasant), and the fact a new job would mean using my car for business then it becomes pointless to move.
Do I want the cake, and eat it? Possibly a little bit yeah, but if I don't ask, I don't get and The fact that I've had numerous people, including directors and above comment on how I work, I feel It's justified.
A 4k rise is still nearly 10% of what I earn so it is hard not to consider, but when you factor in the benefits I get, the team I work with, the commute (which is mostly pretty pleasant), and the fact a new job would mean using my car for business then it becomes pointless to move.
Do I want the cake, and eat it? Possibly a little bit yeah, but if I don't ask, I don't get and The fact that I've had numerous people, including directors and above comment on how I work, I feel It's justified.
Thanks guys, It's certainly given me a lot of food for thought. I thought last night about asking them if they feel that I was also due one, so I may initially go in with that.
I wasn't actually going to go in asking for a percentage, I was going to hope (perhaps wrongly) that I would get a bit more (circa 2k) which will then, with the benefits bring me bang up to what the market pays for what I do, and what I'm trained in.
Do you think it would be better going in with a figure in mind, and only mention it when they ask, or leave them to decide the value?
I wasn't actually going to go in asking for a percentage, I was going to hope (perhaps wrongly) that I would get a bit more (circa 2k) which will then, with the benefits bring me bang up to what the market pays for what I do, and what I'm trained in.
Do you think it would be better going in with a figure in mind, and only mention it when they ask, or leave them to decide the value?
Glowing appraisal. Asked to discuss salary, got sucking through teeth, and told that it would depend whether there is enough in the company coffers, and that to leave it a few weeks (until new financial year and appraisals have settled back Down and ask again.
So it's not a no, nor a yes. I shall ask again in June
So it's not a no, nor a yes. I shall ask again in June
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