tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post7092987877345547352..comments2023-12-13T08:45:02.282-06:00Comments on On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: 4 Strategies to Help You Get More Money This YearAnitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-3269617281242563292009-09-29T17:50:23.132-05:002009-09-29T17:50:23.132-05:00Scot,
I think you make a good point about making s...Scot,<br />I think you make a good point about making sure you don't do something out of ignorance, which proves to the boss you're not tuned in enough to deserve a raise. By understanding the company goals and culture, your boss's needs and how you can tailor your performance to best meet those issues, you're setting yourself on a more successful path to more pay.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-84010201375361590002009-09-29T17:32:41.732-05:002009-09-29T17:32:41.732-05:00Anita,
As Dan noted, when companies provide pay r...Anita,<br /><br />As Dan noted, when companies provide pay raises once a year at the performance review, it does no one any good to ask for a raise early because there is nothing one can do about it. Asking only shows an ignorance of when raises are done in the company.<br /><br />However, if raises are done with the performance review, the best way to influence a raise is to ensure you write your own self-review in an accurate, fact-filled way showing your results. <br /><br />This gives your manager ammunition to go after the right raise for you with the rest of the management team. A manager prepared with facts and results will out maneuver ill-prepared managers every time. <br /><br />I've had more than one person ask how to get promoted outside of the performance review cycle -- and that's a good one to ask. It gives you feedback on your current work and gives you time to go do the stuff to get into a position to be promoted.<br /><br />Good article.Scot Herrickhttp://cuberules.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-65213830288606414392009-09-29T09:32:55.775-05:002009-09-29T09:32:55.775-05:00Lori,
What a great way to put it: "pain point...Lori,<br />What a great way to put it: "pain points" !<br />Many very successful people get ahead and develop a reputation for being the "troubleshooter" for the boss or others at work. Great points!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-69933072250924777502009-09-29T08:43:35.388-05:002009-09-29T08:43:35.388-05:00Anita,
Thanks for this post! I believe whole hear...Anita,<br />Thanks for this post! I believe whole heartedly in developing a plan to make yourself highly valuable by learning the pain points of your boss and others in your department and finding resources, tools, wisdom, ways to assist to alleviate those greatest challenges. You will become so valuable and known and the money will follow if you then incorporate some of your points. Thanks!Lori Davilahttp://www.loridavila.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-235897496856194182009-09-27T20:38:23.672-05:002009-09-27T20:38:23.672-05:00Thanks for asking.
I have to tell you, it just has...Thanks for asking.<br />I have to tell you, it just hasn’t happened to me that often. Maybe that’s because I’ve only worked for companies that have pretty consistent, fair pay programs. In tough years, everybody knows there won’t be much to go around, and in good years, we do everything we can do to take care of our best performers. <br />I guess I wouldn’t work for a company that screws their employees so badly they feel they have to ask to be paid for what they are really worth. <br />Companies that think they can take advantage of their employees during these tough times are going to get what they deserve. <br />So to answer your question… no, I probably wouldn’t hold it against an employee the first time. I’d first look into it and make sure they are being paid fairly. If no, I would take steps to fix it. If yes, I’d share the data with the employee so they at least had the facts.<br />However, if after doing that, they still weren’t satisfied, then yes, I’d get irritated.Dan McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12634914124037453298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-86163813508867776352009-09-27T10:13:45.674-05:002009-09-27T10:13:45.674-05:00Dan,
Thanks for your perspective. I have a questio...Dan,<br />Thanks for your perspective. I have a question: <br />Would you hold it against an employee if they came to you for a raise? Or would you see it as a sign they were just trying to manage their career?<br /><br />Be interesting to hear your response!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-91551885528130765202009-09-27T09:38:24.833-05:002009-09-27T09:38:24.833-05:00Anita –
It’s always a good idea to negotiate for ...Anita – <br />It’s always a good idea to negotiate for the best salary possible for a new job.<br />However, as a manager, I’m not too keen about the idea of my existing employees coming to me asking for a pay raise, no matter how well prepared they are. In most large companies, decisions to freeze or cut pay are made across the board, and there’s nothing we can do even if we wanted to. When those freezes are lifted, we’ll go back to administering raises on a yearly cycle based on performance and position market value.Dan McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12634914124037453298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-37290828276267962812009-09-23T12:18:18.107-05:002009-09-23T12:18:18.107-05:00Anita,
Great topic. I have a few suggestions for ...Anita,<br />Great topic. I have a few suggestions for how to raise your visibility at your organization that can help back up your request for a raise: http://www.phcconsulting.com/WordPress/2009/04/17/how-to-raise-your-profile-within-your-organization/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03794304965752191215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-53046012226400070872009-09-23T09:58:35.505-05:002009-09-23T09:58:35.505-05:00Thom,
Great suggestion. I'd say this is also h...Thom,<br />Great suggestion. I'd say this is also helpful in getting a strong network and developing your personal brand.<br />Thanks!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-41965938163816823732009-09-23T09:51:31.880-05:002009-09-23T09:51:31.880-05:00#5 Have a side business. The best thing that eve...#5 Have a side business. The best thing that ever happened to me the last time I experienced a lay off was that I had already begun building my own business as a professional speaker and consultant. I was making "real" extra money, which was great while I was employed. But the real pay off came when the pink slip arrived. I had enough of a base built that I was able to not look for a job and grow my own company.thomsingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230569732505245876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-29065880489937117652009-09-22T18:27:01.263-05:002009-09-22T18:27:01.263-05:00Great advice!Great advice!ION Consultantshttp://ionconsultants.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-16924132758109540222009-09-22T12:42:15.707-05:002009-09-22T12:42:15.707-05:00David,
That's a good wake-up call. Bosses ofte...David,<br />That's a good wake-up call. Bosses often see it as disloyal when you ask for more money or say you could be earning more elsewhere. Always follow up any discussion about pay with a "I love my job and want to stay here" comment. And, whether you get the raise or not, make sure you thank the boss for listening to you.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-36509916665326555002009-09-22T12:08:41.046-05:002009-09-22T12:08:41.046-05:00Great post.
Knowing your true worth is important...Great post. <br /><br />Knowing your true worth is important in knowing when to ask for more money. <br /><br />Have a backup plan in place for when you ask for more money from your employer, you instantly become a red flag as someone who may not be happy and is looking elsewhere. <br /><br />Don't think your company won't start looking for your replacement. Bottom line- be willing to walk the walk.David Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12490853066041247173noreply@blogger.com