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When to ask for a payrise?

  • 13-10-2015 1:04pm
    #1
    rachaelf750
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 362 ✭✭


    I have been working with the same company for over 3 years And in that time I have never asked not been offered a payrise. How should I approch this? Any advice great fully accepted.


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  • #2
    Sam Kade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,313 ✭✭✭✭Sam Kade


    Ask for a rise worse they can do is say no.


  • #3
    thebiglad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,678 ✭✭✭thebiglad


    Do you have performance reviews - if so, and depending on their content that is always the best opportunity.

    If you are working for a small employer are you confident (as much as you can be) the company is secure and able to pay you a rise - if not there is little point to ask.

    Try to get a one on one with your Manager and ask them how you are doing, where the role/company is going and if all positive remind them that your salary has not increased in 3 years - take it from there.

    Best of luck


  • #4
    doolox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,350 ✭✭✭doolox


    Look for and get feedback on your performance and plans in your job.
    Look for a set of goals and achievements to obtain in an agreed time-frame.
    Find out all you can about the company's financial state and also the state of your sectors, are they struggling? are they in a good position to pay a rise etc?

    Look at what your colleagues are getting in and outside the company, see also what qualifications and skills etc they have and compare to your own.

    Try and find out what the staff turnover is like in your sector and how hard/easy you would be to replace.

    Once you have all this info it is up to you to make a case for yourself either in writing or verbally. Often junior staff are intimidated by meetings with a boss and may not like to meet up on their own when discussing a payrise. Often people may find a written application or a mix of written and verbal work better for them.

    Do not be afraid to promise to come back by email etc in more detail if you find yourself pinned down on some detail and have not got the memory or spontaneous skills to answer a detailed question "on your feet", not everyone is a salesman or able to think clearly under pressure.

    Some places allow you to bring a work colleague in with them at meetings for morale support but this mainly applies to disciplinary meetings more than requests for something at work. I personally would avoid this if possible as you lose privacy, something very important when talking about money and pay.


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