Do you like your job, but your financial situation is less than ideal? Then you would certainly like to persuade your superiors to increase your salary. Your assumption that it is not enough to only come and ask is correct. You must get prepared, which means conducting a thorough research of the salaries in your field with respect to the length of your practice and the region you work in. Current information on the development of salaries in various fields and regions is regularly published by the Czech Statistical Office. After you complete the salary survey, focus on the communication with you boss. Careerealism.com advises to pay attention to the following mistakes.
Do not threaten
Threatening your boss with your decision to leave or other aggressive attacks will not help you. Keep in mind that you want to get your boss on your side, not to upset him. Rather focus on how to show that you like your job and want to continue in doing something meaningful for the company. Only then start to talk about money.
Do not compare yourself to other colleagues
Even if you somehow find out that your colleagues have higher salaries, do not talk about it. Probably there are reasons for that you do not know about. Focus on data on the amount of salaries you have learned from relevant sources. Openly say that you think you do a good job and therefore you are interested in a raise.
Do not come at an awkward time
You have probably not thought about asking for a raise in the middle of an unrelated meeting. If so, forget it. Always meet in private. Your boss should not be surprised your application. Prepare answers to the question of why you want more money. A list of your achievements over the last year will help you.
Do not complain about personal problems
Your boss can sympathize with you, but will not increase your salary because you get into a difficult situation. Concentrate on your work performance and achievements.
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