How To Ask For A Raise?

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[AMindInOverdrive]

I will tell you how to ask for a raise. The same way I did! I kicked my manager's door open, shouted 'Give me a raise right now because I'm your best employee!!!!" It worked perfectly because once I found a new job I eventually got that raise from a different employer

[SupahFreshAssNiiqqah]

lol I was so close to sounding very entitled in my "speech, " this is a very great conversation to be mindful of for anyone when requesting for a raise

[bg]

I listen to this guy on radio and youtube and I have never walked away without learning something.

[akafob]

I was in a similar situation just a few months ago. My department head wanted to give me a raise to the max on my pay grade. But HR would not let that happen because of me being on the job for only 2 months full time. Prior to that I worked with the company as a contractor for about 6 months on a part time basis. So I had knowledge of the organization and how they function. I still ended up getting a 4% raise. Which I thought was fair for the time being.

[GG-vqro]

I know from experience that you have to be confident when asking for a raise. When I first asked I was nervous and boss can sense that and basically I didnt get the raise I was hoping for. Next time I was more comfortable and also knew my boss more so I was able to tell him why I deserve a raise with confidence and I got the raise that time. Bosses can smell your nervousness and use it against you.

[Living_Donut]

It is so true. I asked my boss coming out of the office and asked if i could talk to him real quick. He decided to answer the question right there in public in front of the other co-worker. I Said "I appreciate the job but am looking to find a higher paying job. I wanted to ask if my pay was raised so i could continue to work for you instead" Without hesitation he agreed and the raise was set. You can almost positively manipulate people into giving you what you want. It's so easy. Be confident and give eye contact and of course be a genuinely good respectable worker.

[swss]

if your employer/manager is a decent person, it doesnt matter how long youve worked there for. if its a low paying job ask right away. i asked a day after working one time for a raise, and got it. if you think youre worth it (and have some skill/degree to show it), ask..

[elmateo]

These days, most (not all but most) employers won't give an employee a raise for being a good employee, or if they're making a lot of profit. They'll only give you a raise if they think you'll leave if they don't, and replacing you will be more costly than giving you the raise.

[evolvep]

Thank you for this. I was in a similar position, but doing construction project management. I used the same line to the exact word and with some added responsibilities, my boss doubled my salary. Now we re on the fast track to bring debt free. Thank you soo much Mr. Ramsey and God bless you.

[Mahmoud.]

Thank you . That is really professional

[sean-ming]

Going in there humble? Uh, humble or not, most employers don't respond well to raise requests.

[shresthapuja]

7:25 I thought he was dancing to the tunes.

[alirezamorgan]

I Remember asking for a raise thinking they wouldn't survive without me
They didn't ...

[chanman]

Great advice Ramsey. We live in an era of entitlement not of servitude.

[GlassJack]

Dave only gives raises if you metaphorically blow him. The only time I've ever received a raise was when I said I would leave because I had an opportunity for more money elsewhere. Employers will do just about anything to avoid paying you, but replacing a guy who shows up and works, regardless of production, is always a gamble.

[ThePeterDislikeShow]

What if the reason for the ask is that you were terribly underpaid in the first place? Do you still fake gratitude?

[michaelc]

DONT BE COMPLACENT!!! IF S COMPANY DOESNT APPRECIATE YOU LEAVE!!!

VERY SIMPLE LIFE RULE!!

[avapilsen]

Six months is a lot though. Just several months into my job I was doing more than people who were there a year and a half

[AuthorJoelKrupa]

Great advice and also hoping for a raise. I have a lot of great experience and I have been employed for over 10 years. They keep saying that they're way behind on reviews. They like making excuses.

[BakdBan]

Coming in early staying late?

The most productive country in europe works 4 hrs a day, because they understand that a human being needs rest to be more productive.