asking for raise
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just curious, how many of you have asked for a decent raise in the past.. how did you do it besides the obvious, and was your boss immediately a prick about it? did you have to leverage or finangle your way into getting the raise?
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- chossy0
First raise last year I asked for one third more money and presented a good case for it this year I asked for another raise and again presented a good case for it, often it's not your boss that holds back on the money it is the financial controllers or business advisers etc. my boss is a decent man a bit weird but a decent man he sees when things need rewarded and is approachable. I suggest if you are worried or a bit stuck as to how to approach it, to be confident in your abilities show how you have grown changed or helped develop the company and alwasy remember that IF YOU DON"T ASK YOU DON'T GET so go get em kid or man or girl or herm.
- thenuge0
i asked for one. boss said yeah right. i quit and got a 40% raise at my new job.
- ********0
My last two pay reviews i've managed to get a £5000 raise each time. I just pointed out how the quality and volume of my work had increased and that I was worth more to the company than I had been.
This was of course helped by the fact I started out on about 48p a year.
If you're worth more than you are getting, don't be scared to ask for it.
- ********0
Just ask.
Helps to claim why you deserve it. Also helps to have another offer with a salary more inline with your request.
- Nairn0
The two times I've done it I've started by looking around for other jobs, interviewing and being accepted, then using that as leverage. If they hadn't agreed to a pay rise, I'd have an alternative.
The only time I haven't asked for a payrise was for the same position where I'd relied on the promise of a pay increase, and was then made redundant, a month before i'd been there a year - ie. No handsome payoff before being booted. Cunts.
Rule #1 - No matter how twatty it might make you feel, always consider yourself first and guarantee your own position.
- emecks0
I got one a while ago, when I asked my boss said to me:
"you must have a figure in mind"
I said yes and what it was, then followed it by saying "that'll keep me off your back for a year"
Not only did I get it but I am also lined up for the next discussion next year.
- YOTS0
Best way to get a raise is to find a new job. Companies rarely give raises and when they do it's only a few thou.
- Baskerville0
I had a pay review after I'd been in my job about a year. I was sat down and told I would be getting a new salary. It worked out at about a 15% increase.
That wasn't bad, but I didn't get to discuss it, I was just told. That was almost a year ago now. I've got a lot more experience now and I've got a review scheduled for last week so I guess it will now be this week. I want to ask for a raise because I bring in loads of money for the company, I'm the most competant member of our graphics team (which is scary given I'm one of the youngest). I also bring motion graphics and type design skills that no one else has.
I've been looking around at other studios and had some interivews. I've been going for mid-weight jobs. I know from this table that I should be on about 25/26k now.
I have 3 years experience. Does this sound about right?
I'm looking to move from my current job but don't want to leave until I have another position secured. If I get more money I may stick around a little longer but it's not likely.
- ********0
Baskerville, you are worth more than 25k. in london surely?
but then then graphic design is pretty badly paid.
- Baskerville0
I would think so but I'm on less than 25 right now.
I don't know, 1st class degree from a top art school, experience with top studios, 2 years work with big name clients, still not seeing much money.
How many years is midweight classed as?
- paraselene0
that's shocking, baskerville. i would have thought you'd be between 25 and 30, at least.
with your typography skills!?!?
:l
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How many years is midweight classed as?
Baskerville
(Mar 5 07, 07:13)I don't think it should be down to "how many years". If you have the ability and have
proven that you can handle the responsibility then there should be nothing stopping you going for that sort of position.
- Haydesign0
You ARE better than that baskerville. Build up your confidence and it builds up your pay. Most highly payed peeps are just confident enough to talk up their value.
Also as a general tip never treaten to leave if you don't get what you want. They will call your bluff. But by all means shop around for a new job to prepare you for that eventuality.
- Baskerville0
hmm, I need to get out asap!!
And I need you guys to stick up for me!
I'm so sick of my job. Most people I work with are really lovely but the work coming out of this place ain't up to much.
I'm getting my new folio site up within the next couple of weeks, been learning xhtml/css/javascript over the last few weeks. It's gonna be chock full of new work and an other goodies! Once that's up I'll be sending my site to all my favourite studios in london and getting moving.
- tkmeister0
baskerville,
you need to find a new job. it's all in self marketing.am i a better designer than many others? no, it's all down to how i sell myself. but it helps that i work at big companies.