Of course you would! Unless you’re my cat who just thinks its fun to knock the quarters off my desk and lose them right around the time I need them to do laundry…little bastard. Since your probably human and live in the world that I do then you most likely would like a raise at your job. Well since asking for one would be the best place to start I’ll leave that part out. Here are some tips that Men’s Health came up with to guide you to making more money at work. Read them after the jump!
#1.) Wait Until You’ve Done Something Good. Obviously that’s the best time to bring it up. But don’t just barge into his office and ask for more money. Send him an email and set up a meeting to talk.
#2.) Find Out How Much You Could Make if You Went Somewhere Else. Before you actually sit down to discuss it, find out how much OTHER people with your job are making by checking PayScale.com, Salary.com, or Glassdoor.com. That way, you’ll have a better idea of what to ask for, and you’ll know if the raise you WANT is realistic.
#3.) Know When to Be Quiet. When you finally sit down to talk about it, sometimes the best approach is letting your BOSS talk. For example, if he says he was planning to give you a four percent raise, just repeat the phrase “four percent,” then shut up. It’s an old FBI technique that could make him reveal more than he wants to . . . like the fact that he’s REALLY willing to give you a SIX percent raise.
#4.) Be Persistent. Even if you DESERVE a raise, it doesn’t mean you’ll get one. If they say no, just tell them you’ll bring it back up in a few months. That way, they know that they can’t just forget about it. And it might even give you a better chance of being promoted if a position opens up.
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