How To Ask For A Raise

Think through your boss's potential objections, and be ready with your arguments.

For example:

• You've missed too much time because of your health condition. Possible response: "I got my work done. In fact, I got more than my work done."
• You're on shaky ground because of your health history. Possible response: Under the law, as you know, my health history can't be considered. Besides, I'm doing my job really well -- and more. Nobody can predict the future, but I'm not planning on going anywhere."
• You haven't earned it. Possible response: "What can I do to earn it?" and "When will be the time to reconsider?" Confirm in writing the goals and the timing for a salary reconsideration. If you're earning less than other people in your position, you have your research to present.
• There's no money in the budget. Possible response: "When will there be?" and "What do I have to do to assure getting the raise?"
• We're losing money. Possible response: "I didn't know that. I've saved (made) the company a lot of money. When is a turn around projected? What increase do you project for me and when?"

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