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Metric


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Today I asked for my 6 month review and raise. My boss didn't say anything but asked to schedule a meeting together for Friday.

I'm so nervous. I have 3 days to prepare and sweat over it. Everyone keeps assuring me that its a good thing, it'll give me time to prepare and likely will give my boss time to decide on a raise percentage (hopefully?). I'm not feeling so sure about it though.

Can anyone offer me some reassurance? Is that a typical way to approach a raise? I've never had to ask for one before, in the past my bosses have readily offered them.



-- Edited by Metric at 19:09, 2008-03-18

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I think you should just present the facts - you've gained valuable experience since you started and have gotten to know the ropes well, and you're doing a good job at your job.  Which means you're worth more now than you were when you were hired, and it would be prudent of them to compensate you for that job well done to keep you happy.

I'd make a list of some things you've accomplished/mastered since you've been there (if they ask for specifics) and an amount you'd like (a little over what you'd actually expect to get, because you don't want to sell yourself short if they're willing to give you what you ask for).  Then just be as cool and confident as possible!  Easier said than done, I know!

If you're worth it, you should get it and that's that.  Otherwise, you did say you were open to maybe looking for another job anyway, right?  I think the way this meeting goes down will speak volumes about your future at this company - a little clarity now will save you some trouble in the long run.

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I don't have advice for you, since my career means I almost never get raises, but good luck -- I am sure you will be great! Elle's advice is great, as usual, I think.

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How did it go?

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Metric


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Update:

ugh. I had my review and they told me I'm doing well, they like me, they are pleased with my work blah blah blah. I asked for a raise and my boss said "I'm not saying yes, I'm not saying no".
But then he wouldn't discuss an amount or anything. So looks like no.
I asked my head salesman (who I'm close with and I know won't bullshit me) and he said "the boss doesn't give raises".
Ok super.

I am looking for a new job.

-- Edited by Metric at 19:09, 2008-03-18

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Indeed!

Sorry you have to look for another job, but better now than years down the line I suppose.  There's got to be somewhere out there with a job for you that's actually a decent company to work for!

Good luck!

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Metric wrote:

"the boss doesn't give raises".

This would have been nice to know when you were offered the job in the first place. You could have asked for six figures upfront and not had to worry about asking for a raise, ever.

On the other hand, the salesman may be under this impression because he's never had one. That may not apply to talented and wonderful you.



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You know what?  I had a job for a company like this before, only they gave (small) raises but not promotions!  They told you to get comfortable with how things worked and the like, and let them know which area you were interested in moving up to when that time came.  When you did, they fired you!  Always before anyone had been there a year, because unemployment benefits increase after a year.  Fun, eh?

I don't know how these crazy-ass companies can operate like this, but the sooner you get out the better IMO.  Onto greener pastures with ya!



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No raises? That seems like the worst policy ever. They are guaranteed to always have new people because anyone with experience that deserves a raise would surely leave.

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