How to: Ask for a Raise (& actually get it!)

Scared of what your boss will think? Scared of failing? Scared of being met with a big fat "NO"? Well, this video is for you.

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👏💸 If you're thinking about asking for a raise, there's a GOOD chance you deserve one. If you aren't getting raises every 6-12 months, you're actually making less money due to inflation. So go! Open up a conversation about a salary adjustment. You got this! 👏💸

Perfect for anyone:
⭐️ Looking for a new job (burnt out, overworked, underpaid)
⭐️ Looking to make more money $$$
⭐️ Looking to be more articulate & professional

0:00-1:26 WELCOME
1:27-2:59 STEP 1: RESEARCH
3:00-4:18 STEP 2: VALUE
4:19-5:41 STEP 3: PRACTICE
5:42-6:41 STEP 4: SET UP
6:42-8:25 STEP 5: MAKE THE ASK
8:26-10:06 STEP 6: NEGOTIATE
10:07-11:10 STEP 7: FOLLOW UP
11:11 PEP TALK

**I do NOT sell Career Coaching or Resume Writing Services**
***I will NEVER ask you to invest in crypto (or anything)***

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ABOUT ERIN

Erin McGoff is an multi-hyphenated media professional who has built a career as an award-winning documentary filmmaker & viral content creator. McGoff is passionate about making the world a better place through storytelling + democratizing access to quality career advice.

Today, she has 2.6m+ followers and continues to work to democratize access to quality career advice.

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[armandoweckmann]

I once asked for a raise 3 months later, and they let me go. Fast forward 1 year later, that same employer tried re hiring me because he couldn't find a decent replacement. I interviewed again this time. I asked for double what I initially asked for, lol. I ended up working for a much better company with a way better salary . I've been here for 3 years and loving it! Especially the constant yearly raises 😊

[TritonTv]

Recently got a 7.5% raise which is very rare mid year where i work. Typical yearly raises are 2-4%. A few years ago got a 12% raise with a promotion. The promo i wrote a letter highlighting my skills and competencies based on job title descriptions by title. This time i just gathered some of my last years high profile projects and presented them to my manager. I told him this wasn't entry level work and that its beyond my pay scale. I bugged him for about 2 weeks then just chilled for about a month. Then asked again and that same day was when it was finalized. I will still get a raise at beginning of year too so two raises in one year. You dont get what you dont ask for.

[elizabethb]

Research wages (glass door, and linkedin) list out your skills ask for double than you expect. List out accopliments, responsiblities, and value. Bragg folder. Set up meeting. Pick a good time to do . Make the ask. Be ready to negotiate. Follow up.

[DutchyEline]

Thank you so much. I just got offered a permanent contract and they said to sent them an e-mail this week with what I want to make. I wanna ask a 20% raise because I later found out that I got kind of a low offer when I first started working there. Didn't think to negotiate since it was my first 'real' job. But the tips from this video are definitely gonna help.

[vpxodzc]

Thanks for giving me the push to ask for a raise! HR said no :(, so I asked when to follow up and they said to follow up in January! I didn't think it was the vibe to schedule a follow up meeting but I set a reminder for myself :) Love your content!

[tessa]

Erin I wish I could like this video 10 times. This was so useful for me.

I j😊ust need to find the courage to ask for the raise. What is holding me back is mainly the fact that this is my first job, now 1 YOE. Generally people think this is too early but I brought so much to the table, so I want to try.

[lauracarolina]

The company froze all the raises and laid off a lot of people. It's been two years, and I have a lot more work. Honestly, I cannot wait for the company.

[loukwan]

About to ask for a raise and you were the first person I looked up. thanks for this very informative video! you're awesome erin

[jacksonebendick]

My favorite YouTuber! Love your cozy sweater.

[hugoaraiza]

I know you upload this 10 mo ago but, girl, you're awesome!! Thank you for your videos!!

[marietailor]

So… I have a different but related issue:
What if you need a raise because you need more money and your work productivity is suffering because you don’t have the money you need to take care of personal needs?

For context, I work in an industry notorious for long hours. I often (2-5x a month have meetings or tasks between 6-9am) and have to work almost daily after 5pm. Yes, there is a lot of down time during the day, but it’s too unpredictable to be able to use that time to get other things done like making meals, doing laundry, working out etc. The needs of the job can’t really change. But, not having the financial ability to outsource some of my daily tasks means that I’ve been losing sleep, not eating well, not being healthy etc. And that has had a massive impact on my work output.

This had happened as well in my previous role and lead to severe burn out. It’s extremely common in my industry and other “fast-paced”work environments and I’d love to know if you had any thoughts on how to navigate a pay raise when it’s not that you’re creating additional value, but that the needs of the role require you to earn a higher salary to be sustainable.

[followingbrokencompass]

11:34 is were I'm at. I've asked multiple times, I'm working at a supervisors level and have a bragging folder with messages from management.

[sariksxo_]

I love your videos, however if you could have tips about doing this in retail… I feel like a lot of this relates to office/desk jobs. Like your suggestions with saving emails and etc showing your achievements is hard to do in retail bc we don’t really get personal emails or physical evidence all the time. And generally hard to make physical notes when you’re busy running around. (I work at an extremely busy mall that’s considered a tourist attraction where I live). I definitely don’t remember everything by the end of the day exactly. And I know I’m super late to this video. I’ve asked for a raises before at my old food service job but the situation in my luxury retail job is completely different.

[KaylaAshley-mu]

Do you have any tips on retention salary negotiations??

[MrGaboPR]

Hi Erin, thanks for all your helpful content. I have a question regarding time stamp 7:09, is it recommended to mKe a written compensation request email right after asking for one during your one on one ? Or should we wait for that follow up email, as the first written documentation of that ask, on our end.

[whelkpeopleofdoom]

Just FYI a lot of this is not applicable if your boss is the owner of the company because you work at a small business. Wouldve been nice to know that ahead of time.

[rvehcum]

i love that you are on youtube! your advice is awesome and i think you are such an amazing source of info, i love this content!!

[akselssimkins]

Erin is so professional next thing that she’s gonna do is ask YouTube for a raise!

[zamshedrahman]

can you ask for raise after 6 month . I started a new job and being underpaid .didn't negotiate because I needed a job asap . help me out here . my probation end after 6 month and in Ireland . So in Ireland we have probation period .where the employer get chance to see if they want to keep for long term .