We all expect to get a salary for the work we do, but why is it so hard to ask for more? On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake Podcast, we give you advice on how to ask your boss for more money for the work you do, which is more important than ever given the economic climate.
Listen in as we lay out a step-by-step process for a successful pay raise request. We begin by giving you tips on how to prepare yourself long before you step into the meeting room, covering how to research your market worth and what to say to yourself to boost your confidence. We also give you ideas about what you could request from your company if a higher salary isn’t an option and we share our insights on timing the conversation to give yourself the best chance possible of being awarded a more substantial paycheque.
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Timestamps
[1:23] Today’s topic: How to ask for a payrise!
[2:45] Why you’re still in a strong position to ask for more money
[3:45] The payrise process: Researching your worth
[7:20] How closely should your salary be tied to your experience level?
[9:47] The “I want more” talk: What should you be asking for from your company?
[11:40] How to time your request for a payrise
[13:00] Setting yourself up for success
[14:35] Situation, Tasks, Actions, Result: How to structure your request
[17:10] Other requests you can make to boost your career
[19:40] “Think about what’s in it for them”
[21:42] You deserve what you’re asking for!
[23:53] Other negotiation strategies
[25:56] A helpful summary to get you through the payrise process
Links and Resources
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