In her article, “How to Ask for a Raise in a Bad Job Market,” Alexandra Levit gives sound advice about how and when a person should ask for an increase in pay. Levit suggests that the best time to request a raise is immediately after getting a positive performance review, but recommends a person role-play requesting a raise, arrange an informal, low-pressure meeting, and begin the conversation on a positive note. Acknowledging the positive review and asking for a raise succinctly are also recommended steps. Reacting to a boss’ refusal professionally instead of angrily or with a threat of quitting is necessary so a person can ask his or her manager to revisit the request for an increase in pay at a future point in time such as four or six months later. Levit summarizes her article nicely when she writes, “Bottom line: Be assertive about asking for a raise, but be smart about your timing and your approach. Think it through in advance, and don’t let your emotions get the better of you. The more professional you are, the more deserving you will appear.”
Posted at Get Rich Slowly