How to Ask Your Boss for a Raise

[@RJN0607]

Your techniques helped me dearly. I got 10% since that was in the budget. There was no negotiation process, but it's better than zero. They also said that if I get a certain credential, I will get a second raise.

[@timchrstoffer3304]

The fact that this video only has 1.6k views shows a lot of people out there are not getting the pay raise they deserve, because they're either afraid to ask or just not asking at all. Time to follow Don's plan and request a pay raise! I'm going to, you should too!

[@DonGeorgevich]

agreed

[@aleksandartsvetkov4512]

Great video Don, however you’ve left out one very important advice - if your request is declined, walk away and don’t look back…;-)

[@DonGeorgevich]

Good point! if your request is declined, then keep throwing your accomplishments at them.

[@TheCustomer]

Hi Don, I work at Amazon and not sure how to ask for raise since every conversation we have our managers use the hiring freeze, layoffs, the current state of economy as excuses whether conversation is about benefits or workload, so my manager said we need more people in the team but we have hiring freeze so it is what it is. The problem is our managers have no say and cannot change anything about hiring freeze.

[@Fetchup]

Hi Don, your videos helped me land my current position and I’m about to use them to ask for a promotion! I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks for your great work. As info, I work on a small team of myself and my more experienced co worker. I’ve been in this new position for a year and between her and I we have brought in 1.8 million in revenue for the company. She pulled me aside and told me I should ask for a raise. Should I mention to my boss that my coworker believes I’m ready as well? When the check on my performance they always check with her to ask how I’m doing. She always has great things to say.

[@mouhametdiallo3494]

Always amazing videos, thanks for everything Don !

[@DonGeorgevich]

Glad you like them!

[@vijaypratap5789]

Tomorrow, I am going to ask my boss for a raise. Now, I really feel underpaid.

[@WayneCarson-dk4ys]

You get a raise or did you get fired?

[@tonygombas491]

This is my second year where I work , I work in the trade industry as a machinist lately there wasn’t enough work, they offered me if I would be interested working in the fabrication dept temporarily, I said yes showing I support the company where they need me , accepted being the person who likes to help, I have performed way past expectations, I have completed complex tasks, I have also created system for mass production, I feel I deserve a raise so far nothing has been mentioned as great in great job ,they are quickly to out point out mistakes 😊I find they are building this wall of defence to keep you from asking for a raise, yes it’s time , my question is , is it too much to ask for 1.00$ raise though technically I am handling 2 trades? , what do you think? or if anyone can give input ? , thanks.

[@WayneCarson-dk4ys]

I’m a supervisor in a fab shop in colorado. Machine guys making $19-22 hr Mig Welders making $21-25 hr Fitters and fabrication guys making $24-28 If you work in two departments and are getting paid machine pay it’s time to take that experience and look for a new job. That’s how you’ll get the raise you deserve

[@shaynamadich3589]

What if you find out other companies are paying 30-40% more than what you make doing the exact same job? Should this be brought up? I learned other companies have increased wages because the cost of living has gone up so much in my city. 30/ 40% is a lot.

[@Dinho675]

During the last interview, the manager sold me the company like she wanted me to work with her. Everything was great in every aspect. Nothing could go wrong. But after the last interview, 2 days after HR told me through the LinkedIn that the manager liked me A LOT but she didn't select me for the job. Instead she sent me to the "talent pool" What does it mean? I'm so confused. (This was an internship)

[@RJN0607]

In your opinion, can I work these techniques into an annual review meeting?

[@DonGeorgevich]

absolutely.

[@worstcat8489]

This is one of those topics that I don't think there is a 'right' answer for...but there are definitely 'wrong' answers...ways NOT to ask for a raise. Don hits on the highlights quick which is nice - individualizing your part of the accomplishment you share in is a big one; remind them of your success. Leadership is easily the biggest element of this though - are you capable and interested in being a bigger part of your organization's mission? Without an increase in your commitment to your employer...unless your industry has changed A LOT in a very short time, the worth of the work (or more appropriately, the valuation that YOUR employer has for that work) probably will not have appreciated as much as you want to ask for in a raise. Being 'underpaid' is not as simple as looking on the internet for what the average salary 'is.' There are professional environments that are more intensive than where you work, probably. Ask yourself if you understand the *industry.* The average employee LOSES money for their employer for about 6 months until they figure things out and apply them at the quality level and the speed at which the business needs to operate. If you can short-circuit that timeline and demonstrate that you can provide value well ahead of that 6 month timeline - you are probably a good candidate to ask for a raise...but just realize that the thing that companies want more than good workers is good managers and leaders that carry forward their values and mission.

[@Itsasecret04]

I work in healthcare as a hospital registrar insurance clerk. I only make 16/hr. I’ve been a clerk for 12 years. I have a Bachelor of Arts in biology. I haven’t been able to find work elsewhere. My dad suggests teaching but the school shootings concerns me. Any suggestions? My boss is tight. I’ve been there 3 years and only got a 30 cent raise.

[@DonGeorgevich]

keep looking, hard.

[@tylersalomia110]

It’s time for you to shop around for a job that you enjoy and support your lifestyle. A .30 cent raise from your employer says it all- they are not recognizing your efforts and loyalty. Dump that employer like a cheap and broke boyfriend.

[@Itsasecret04]

@@DonGeorgevich thanks

[@Itsasecret04]

@@tylersalomia110 yes I will

[@GentlemanNietzsche]

If your boss doesn't think cost of living going up is a convincing argument for a raise, find a new employer.

[@DonGeorgevich]

cost of living increases are valid, but it's not the best way to ask for a raise

[@brianmontgomery1619]

Her?