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<\/a><\/center><\/p>\nThe following is a guest post. If you are interested in guest posting, please contact us<\/a> for details.<\/em><\/p>\n As I’m writing on my escritoire, I think to myself what can I say to help you make more money next year? In a blink of an eye, the year 2012 has vanished with some of us with heads still high and others with their heads hung low. Rather than discussing investment vernacular, such as ex-dividend dates, record dates, and low turnover on mutual funds, let’s implement a strategy to get a raise for next year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n You know you want to get a raise next year, but the predicament is employers are not handing them out like Halloween candy. Money isn’t exactly falling from the trees. While some people’s success can be a stroke of luck, often it’s partnership of luck and opportunity. Finding the right opportunity to have a discussion about giving yourself a raise is as important as how you ask it. If you are intimidated by the thought and afraid you will be turned down…well…then, my friend, don’t expect anyone else to do it for you. <\/p>\n I have a few tips to help you put your money where your mouth is…sort of speak.<\/p>\n Assess the situation of when to ask<\/strong><\/p>\n If the organization is cutting back, laying off people, or had a reduction in revenue, it’s not the right time. Wait until dust has settled. Analyze your situation. Are you having to do more work because former employees no longer work at the company, are you exceeding your goals, or identify the factors you have contributed that has positively resulted to the area\/division of the company you work in. Let your boss know that you would like to set up a time to discuss career growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Tie your discussion for a higher compensation to your performance<\/strong><\/p>\n Keep records of how you improved the team goals, the company’s bottom line, or how the projects you have accomplished brought more value to the company. Try to think about what you’ve accomplished that if you weren’t there might not have been accomplished. Be assertive and diplomatic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Know your worth<\/strong> <\/p>\n Research, research, and research yourself. Using online resources is an easy way to figure out what you are worth. Sites such as Payscale<\/a> and Glassdoor<\/a> can give you a better clue of what your industry or field is paying for your talents and skills. You might discover you are underpaid. Keep what you find in your arsenal to negotiate an increase by knowing the appropriate amount to ask.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Kick off your conversation with positive words<\/strong><\/p>\n Say something like, \u201cI enjoy the work that I\u2019m doing and find it challenging. Over the past year, I felt the scope of my job responsibilities have expanded and my contributions have increased.\u201d<\/p>\n Side note:<\/em> if you discover co-workers are earning more than you, don’t bring this up at the negotiation table. It’s not about them, it’s about you. It’s not proper etiquette at the table. Only discuss what your industry typically pays and why you believe your performance at work is top notch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Make your case<\/strong><\/p>\n Especially if an employer is not giving any raises, you will need to show why you should be an exception. Your focus will have to be on your results and achievements that have benefited the company. Bring with you a file documenting your accomplishments and endorsements. You will have to gauge how much information to use to support your case. Bringing up your future plans with your employer can help strengthen your case, too. Make sure you discuss what\u2019s important to your boss.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ask for the raise<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t allow any jitter-bugs get the best for you. You’ve worked hard and the worst thing your boss can say is no. With the salary research you’ve done, give your boss a salary range and explain why. It\u2019s important that you have the research to present your case for a salary increase. Be assertive and diplomatic and say something like, I would like for you to consider a salary increase of $5,000 to $7,000.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n If after making your case and asking for a raise you are turned down, don\u2019t take it personal. Usually, there\u2019ll be a reason or two of why an increase in salary is not possible. It\u2019s important to note the reason for future reference. Ask your boss if you can be considered for a review in six months for a salary increase. <\/p>\n Ornella Grosz<\/a><\/strong>, CFEd\u00ae is financial expert,speaker, author of Moneylicious: A Financial Clue for Generation Y, and serves as a member of the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) Financial Literacy Curriculum Advisory Board. She blogs at Moneylicious<\/a> adding a little spice to money matters. Follow her @OrnellaGrosz<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Editor’s Note:<\/strong> Ornella gives some great tips about how to go about getting a raise. I especially think trying to tie the discussion to performance is very important. If you can show your manager how you have been performing at a high level, it’s very hard for them to deny a raise…at least year-after-year. Employers know they can’t retain talent and expect high output if they don’t compensate their employees properly for their performance.<\/p>\n Do you plan on asking for a raise next year? What strategies have you used in the past when asking for a raise?<\/em> The following is a guest post. If you are interested in guest posting, please contact us for details. As I’m writing on my escritoire, I think to myself what can I say to help you make more money next year? 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