Get That Pay Rise: Top Tips

Over the years I have worked with numerousof one massive hike in your pay right now it may
people on career development, from the highbe the best thing to encourage several smaller
flyers in the city to mothers that wanted to starthikes over the next few years.
a home based business. Some of the people that3. Just like your needs - your boss will want
I worked with said that they had their dream job,certain things too. Make sure that you are ready
or it would be if only they could get a pay riseand willing to offer these in negotiations. There
and be adequately paid for the great job thatmight be a slight change in your working times, a
they do.move to another department or even a
So if you are one of these guys, I have made apromotion that you would need to prepare for
short list of tips that you can use to workand take. Remember that you are asking your
towards that all important pay rise that you soboss to be flexible, so you may need to be
rightly deserve!flexible too.
1. Before you speak with the boss, think about4. Come up with a backup plan. What if all goes
the contribution that you make to the companywrong and he says no? Will you stay in the same
and then highlight this to him in talks. Think aboutposition, with the same wage? Or will you move
past projects that you have achieved for him andto another company? Obviously both have
current stuff that you are achieving that needspositives and negatives and this is one that only
you for completion. Don't be afraid to sell yourself,you will be able to decide. However have 'plan b'
but do remember to not over sell yourself.clear in your mind before you go in to negotiate
2. Come up with a figure that you want andyour wage.
know that your boss can say 'yes' too. Just aimSo there you have it. My top tips to getting a pay
high, however be realistic. If you aim too highrise. Use them wisely and put them to good use
then you run the risk of your boss not taking yougetting the result and life that you want. And
seriously from the start. Remember that insteadgood luck!