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Does extra qualifications = pay hike

  • 31-03-2006 4:04pm
    #1
    rockeduyis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    I have a pay review coming up in a few months, and lat year I completed a degree part time in a related field but not a directly related field.
    Basically, I was qualified for entry level but now I’m qualified for management - although I’m not yet in a management position
    So, essentially, can I use my new qualification as a tool to get a raise?
    Also I now intend to do a masters, is it possible to use this a further leverage.
    Also how do you work a years sabbatical into your contract
    Thanks in advance!
    Also is there any information on the web as to what are average increases in salary after a year and two year…how much did/does it jump for everyone else.
    For someone on 22 or 23k what is the typical type of raise they would get after six months or a year?


Comments

  • #2
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    You don't say what area you work in but here's a salary survey for 2005. Might help you

    http://www.cpl.ie/salary2005.asp


  • #3
    Judt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 594 ✭✭✭Judt


    Pay hike depends on your employeer/field, but presuming the degree not essential for you to be in the job in the first place I'd say you'd want to be adding value - always when asking for a pay hike, unless you're in the civil service or somewhere that'll give you structured pay raises 'till the day you retire, you'd better know what the value add is - if I give you 2k extra for having a degree does that mean that you, with this degree under your belt, are going to make me 4k back? And what are the chances of you leaving for another company with higher pay now that you have the degree?

    Think of it from your employers point of view.

    As for negotiating in things like a career break, just tell them about it and work it in. Stick your neck out or you won't get anything.


  • #4
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    As Judt says, you can really only get more money if you are worth more. Unless your job description has changed, or your qualification has given you extra skills which you can apply in your work, then you can only really base pay rises on your past performance. A new qualification doesn't guarantee them that you're going to be worth any more to them.

    At 22/23k you can expect your pay to rise quite quickly and often (that is, of course, presuming you're good at what you do and getting better). There is no harm in being a shameless self-promoter, and being ballsy. One question you will probably be asked is "How much more do you think you're worth"? Do some research. Find out how much you could get paid in the current market (doing what you do now, and with your qualifications) and tell them that's how much more money you want. If they don't give it to you, then go out and get a new job.


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