To raise or not to raise

Anonymous

September 1,2022 at 8:47PM UTC

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To raise or not to raise

Hello community--what is your advice on asking for a raise?

I have received many more responsibilities in my day-to-day than I had when I was originally hired, that others on my team (with the same title as me) don't have.

I was recently alerted that I should ask for my compensation to be adjusted, or at least receive a new title since the work I am doing is different (more) from the rest of my team.

Thoughts? I'm at a loss. I've never been in this position before. Anything is appreciated--thanks!

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Yichen ZhangSeptember 1,2022 at 10:55PM UTC
Definitely track your accomplishments and additional responsibilities for yourself in writing. Does your organization typically have mid-year evaluation conversations at this time? Do raises and promotions tend to happen during this period? If those are typical, come to the conversation with your manager prepared with documentation of your excellent work, and a sense of what roles comparable to yours in your area/cost-of-living band get paid (look on Glass Door, job postings, etc.).
If this is not the typical time when raises/promotions happen, talk to a mentor or other supportive colleague. They may have insight and suggestions. You deserve to be compensated for your additional efforts. Good luck!
AnonymousSeptember 2,2022 at 12:03AM UTC
Frame your raise request positively and quantify your new responsibilities, increased output and *the value that they add for your company in terms of increased revenue, cost reductions, or time saved.*
A good stance is: I’ve requested this meeting to discuss an adjustment in my compensation and title that reflect the responsibilities that I’ve assumed. [Alternatively, you can do this in writing. In any case, proceed along the following lines.]
Over the past xxx months, I’ve taken on (list) responsibilities. As a result of my work (list value-added outcomes.) I’m thrilled to have produced this value add and have researched titles and salaries for this work. The title/s for this work in our area is/are (list) and the mid-point salary is $____.
AnonymousSeptember 2,2022 at 1:37PM UTC
Never hurts to ask. Prepare your ask and go for it, I say. Worse thing to happen is they say no.