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Salary Negotiations

  • 01-05-2020 9:40am
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,015
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    Looking for some advice on how to proceed with salary negotiations following a recent promotion.

    My manager contacted me earlier this week, and informed me that he is being promoted to Operations Manager and that I am being promoted to take over "70%" of his previous role (Contracts Manager), and retain some of my current role (Supervisor).

    I've been with this company since 2017, and have been in the industry since 2008. I have no professional qualifications, and started at the bottom and worked my way up. In my current role I am performing well, and have recently had some very positive feedback from a main client regarding a new system we are implementing, of which I had a pivotal role.

    I'm currently on €35,000, with an additional €2,400 per year in un-vouched expenses. I have been asked to think about what kind of increase I expect. This is where it gets tricky. I had to fight for my last increase, which was a measly 5%. The first figure I thought on was €45,000, considering the increase in responsibility, although this only translates in less than €100 per week after tax.

    Can anyone advise on what would be considered a reasonable increase? Company is based in Dublin, however I live in northwest Ireland, and will travel to site and the office twice per week.


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,762 jive
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    Look up the going rate in your area/industry in Dublin. If you're currently on €35k and the going rate for the new role should be €45k, request slightly more (e.g. €48k) because if you don't ask you don't get - at least if you request higher than what you actually expect, you will likely get closer to what you expect on the way back down.

    If you have some good examples of work you've done, particularly any which have contributed to saving the company money, have them in your back pocket in case you receive push back. This means you will have demonstrated value since 2017 and, with an a role of increased responsibility, will likely add further value. Also, I think where you live is irrelevant - they should pay you based on your role/experience and not where your desk is - so don't let that come into it.

    It is cheaper for them to give you an increase rather than going through a hiring process and ending up paying near market rate anyway. I would ask for something which is genuine and reflective of the market. Always remember, at the absolute worst you will just be on the same money you're currently on - not a bad position to be in.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 manor
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    Going rate for an operations manager on salary guide is 60,000 plus..
    Meet them 'half way'
    You should get 50,000 plus travelling expenses @.45 cent a k/m.
    Makes no difference if you have a qualification in fact it is a bad reflection on the company they have not offered you upskilling/ training development.


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