And don't ask for a raise at the first sign of your company's turnaround.
You may have more luck asking for a raise than trying to change companies.
She remembered asking for a raise in her corporate job several years ago, and getting it.
And two, if you're a Knick player, now is a bad time to ask for a raise.
GetRaised.com, which provides salary data, as well as actual scripts that you can use to ask for a raise.
She had asked for a raise and gotten less than she requested, so she was ready for a change.
They aren't reluctant to tell their spouse exactly what they want for their birthday or to ask for a raise.
This app from PayScale and LinkedIn is also a great place to start when considering to ask for a raise.
If your request for a raise is turned down this year, take it in stride and consider a longer-term view.
Asians were found to be just as likely as their peers to ask for a raise, but less likely to get one.
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Have you ever tried to ask your boss for a raise simply because living expenses cost 10% more than a year prior?
Another step Obama can take is pushing for a raise in the minimum wage and in particular the tipped minimum wage.
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He bickers in Spanish with a janitor who insists the marks aren't his fault, all the while hectoring Lance for a raise.
But how about the time you asked for a raise, took on responsibilities beyond your experience or cold called that new business prospect?
For most folks, this means managing a career effectively: finding the right job, learning how to ask for a raise, and so on.
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Also ask what has to happen, at the company or in the economy, in order for you to be considered for a raise.
Instead, try to position yourself for a raise at your next review by asking for opportunities to contribute to the company's growth, says Mr. Summer.
For example, what if a year after Fair Pay Shipping Co. hires John and Sally, John comes in and asks for a raise, but Sally does not.
When I asked for a raise because I was working 10-11 hours a day and was almost always at his beck and call, he literally laughed in my face.
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When you are negotiating for a raise or asking for a promotion, have all the history and facts about your specific accomplishments and how they have impacted the business.
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Just as a woman becomes instantly less likeable when she asks for a raise -- as research indicates -- a teenage girl can lose social standing when she seems too opinionated.
The Los Angeles Times reported that payday lenders may be exempted from new government oversight, while the Detroit News gave several tips on asking for a raise during tough economic times.
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If your boss has five, or even 10 years on you, asking for a raise before your first year anniversary could make you come off as entitled even if your manager is thrilled with your performance.
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But the reason we negotiate for a raise or a new BMW is the same reason we might flirt with a guy on the train: ultimately, we want to find ways to have and express love.
In industries that have remained relatively strong, such as health care or education, asking for a raise won't be taboo, but Mr. Feiner still advises keeping expectations in check and using supporting evidence when making the case.
Sharon Campbell, a trainer for a software company in New York, recently made a case for a raise following her performance review, pointing to contributions she'd made for the company and reiterating accolades she received during her review.
So what can supervisors do with new employees who expect to be rewarded simply for showing up, ask for a raise after a month of mediocre performance, and think they are automatically smarter than their experienced older colleagues?
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