Is it appropriate to ask for a raise when I just applied for another job internally?

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September 20,2021 at 3:34PM UTC

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Is it appropriate to ask for a raise when I just applied for another job internally? I did some research and I am paid 20% less than industry standard for my role. On top of that a male colleague at the same level as me, with less experience and less education makes 20k+ more than me. And he just got a raise for “inflation” we live in the same city…

so is it appropriate for me to ask?

how do I ask?

#payequality!

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AnonymousSeptember 20,2021 at 4:27PM UTC
One get proof of his raise and salary if not possible then be prepared for that information to be thrown out. Secondly compare your resume with theirs. Point out your advantages.
Thirdly this all has to be done in a more of a here is what I am seeing/hearing and I would like to address it.
Finally, make sure you have some of your successes to help back up your request.
AnonymousSeptember 20,2021 at 6:41PM UTC
You can certainly share this inequity if you came by the info from these people personally. Others it just rumor or hearsay and confidential personnel info.
If you want to share your market research that is wise. You can use this info to support your request for a raise and maybe a promotion if you are working at higher level than these comps in terms of job responsibilities.
Elizabeth Gough-GordonSeptember 21,2021 at 4:04PM UTC
Yes, ask! Here's a great guide on how to do it https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-ask-for-a-raise.html