How do you say the only thing I need to be more successful is more money?

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August 1,2022 at 12:44PM UTC

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How do you say the only thing I need to be more successful is more money? Not more support. Not more communication. Not more recognition. For context, a large percentage of staff quit since May and the organization is asking our needs now. What would you ask for? Time off and wfh are already generous.

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AnonymousAugust 1,2022 at 2:15PM UTC
How would more money make you more successful?
Julie HumbirdAugust 1,2022 at 6:33PM UTC
Money makes me feel seen and valued. Employees who feel valued historically do more.
Kristina MartinAugust 1,2022 at 2:47PM UTC
Requesting more money is always a touchy area. Maybe frame request as cost of living. Especially if your company doesn’t give raises to keep their employees comfortable financially. Hopefully the employer analyzed their current labor costs to be sure they are in line with the economy. They will continue to lose people if they are not current with the cost of living.
AnonymousAugust 1,2022 at 2:55PM UTC
You can frame it as not being more successful but something that can give you piece of mind in continuing to be successful is to know that the company is intentional with compensation review based on market rates and the impact of inflation. Also, are you taking on more work due to your co-workers departures? If so, that is worth a discussion to ask for more compensation in-line with the increase in responsibilities.
Barb HansenAugust 1,2022 at 3:24PM UTC
"Due to the increase in my responsibilities, I'd like to discuss a change in my salaried-based and bonus-based compensation. When are you available to have that conversation?"
Audrey KirschAugust 1,2022 at 5:03PM UTC
The cost of everything has gone up - food, gas, rent, etc. Asking for a little extra money doesn't seem to be unreasonable since the company is asking.
AnonymousAugust 1,2022 at 9:32PM UTC
See the writing on the wall. Did they leave for the same reason as your wish for more money? Did they anticipate layoffs? Even if you are a top performer, if the company did not budget a higher bump for your role or cannot afford it, your best option may be to either try to negotiate a raise backed by performance justification at your next performance review, apply for promotions if possible or apply externally. And when you receive your offer at a new job, use that as a bargaining chip to see if they are willing to negotiate a new salary to keep you. But keep in mind if they stingy now, they may remain stingy long-term. So that is something to consider longterm.
Joshua CorderoAugust 2,2022 at 12:30PM UTC
Tell them that directly.
'What do you need to be more successful?'
"I need an increase in my salary to support the additional work I am doing."
JJAugust 3,2022 at 3:16AM UTC
Just say it!