Raise Request Language!

Anonymous

July 26,2023 at 3:47PM UTC

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Raise Request Language!

I have an annual review next week and will request an increase. What approaches do you use to demonstrate your worth? I accept an amount of liability to assist our corporate entity, and believe this deserves higher pay. I’m asked to take on responsibility and oblige. How to I make these behaviors measurable?

need help with an outline or language.

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Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachJuly 26,2023 at 4:24PM UTC
Hey anonymous!
Be able to state how your performance has gone above and beyond your current role while providing metrics that serve as evidence to the results you've produced. Look at what you did and ask yourself how to make it measurable. Did you do something where you can connect with other teams to see how your work increased sales, reduced time to do something, or had another impact?
AnonymousJuly 26,2023 at 9:43PM UTC
I am here to request a salary increase in recognition of the value I bring to our organization.
As you know, I have been performing various tasks that entail a high level of responsibility and risk management for our company. I have consistently delivered results that exceed expectations and contribute to our strategic goals. I believe that my skills, experience and dedication deserve to be rewarded with a fair and competitive compensation.
---- Then list the accomplishments and the impact that your efforts have made to the business.
AnonymousAugust 1,2023 at 3:38PM UTC
You might want to consider not even calling it a "raise." You want compensation to match contribution (the work you've taken on, the reliance of others on your efforts, etc.). I would suggest asking for a reevaluation of salary based on contribution. You're doing more work than you're being compensated for, and you want your salary to match the output.