Comments on: How I Landed Two Raises In Less than a Year

By: Jason Butler

Jason Butler — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 14:46:13 +0000

I received a small raise this year at my job. While it was ok, I wanted more. I work for a college and they are not budging right now. The good thing is that I have side hustles to help me out with extra money.

By: Martin @ DiscussPF

Martin @ DiscussPF — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 12:32:33 +0000

I think a big problem with many people is that they are often too scared to ask for a raise. They will wait and wait, not look at the current going rate in the market, not seeing your actual worth, etc. Keep checking jobs for the industry online and see what the average is, remove the taboo and ask your colleagues so you know what they are getting paid in comparison to you. Don’t be afraid to ask, as long as you think you deserve it and have evidence there is no reason to worry it.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:33:20 +0000

I received a raise twice in a year two different years, but I never asked for them.
The first time was the annual merit raise and then they did a “market conditions” raise because our competitors were paying $5,000 to $10,000 more for the same position and our company was tired of losing supervisors who would follow the money.

A second time was the annual merit raise in the Spring and then I was promoted in the summer. I guess the promotion was technically asking for a raise.

You have a good suggestion of tracking your work progress, it’s something tangible to give to the boss when they might not think you’re pulling your weight or you get a new boss that doesn’t know you from Adam.

By: David Carlson

David Carlson — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 21:50:55 +0000

In reply to Damn Millennial. Hey this is a post from Ashley, one of the contributors on the site. I can't say I landed two raises in one year!

By: Damn Millennial

Damn Millennial — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 03:19:21 +0000

Hi David,

Congrats on your raises that is awesome. I think this is something many people are uncomfortable addressing. You have to stay persistent (if you are a high performer) or else your wages will stay stagnant. Ultimately if you are high contributor and they don’t hear out your request for a raise you are most likely in the wrong firm to grow and need to challenge yourself to find a new position.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 21:15:13 +0000

I would LOVE to ask for a raise, and I feel like I both deserve it and my manager would approve it – except I work in a union environment. So, my merits and my accomplishments count for nothing. The only raise I’ll get is based off of seniority and contract negotiations. Both things that I can’t really control. It’s no wonder most of my coworkers don’t do anything “above and beyond”.

By: Ashley Haugen

Ashley Haugen — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 13:50:19 +0000

In reply to giulia. Thanks, Giulia! I hope it inspires people to take a second-look at their salary and feel confident in asking for a raise!