should I be worried I’m overpaid? by Alison Green on August 9, 2018 A reader writes: I started working for a for-profit corporation after years of working for nonprofits. My current salary at the for-profit was already a significant raise from my previous job – which I am very grateful for. One of my direct reports was making about 15% more than me, but I didn’t care: he’s […] Read the full article →
should I use a job offer to get a raise at my current job? by Alison Green on July 17, 2018 A reader writes: I’ve worked in development at a significant cultural institution for over a decade. I’m frequently told I’m an essential member of the team and that things would fall apart without me. Two years in a row now I’ve been told to expect a promotion, and then asked to wait until the following year […] Read the full article →
when I asked for a raise, my boss said I was ungrateful and threw a tantrum by Alison Green on June 20, 2018 A reader writes: I am technically an independent contractor who gets paid an hourly rate, but I work exclusively at one company on full-time hours. I am one of the most prominent staff members, and am the only person that works this many hours here. I recently had a contract signing meeting with my boss, […] Read the full article →
when I tried to negotiate, employer told me to decline the offer first by Alison Green on May 29, 2018 A reader writes: After asking several of my friends if they had ever negotiated a salary (none had), one of them recommended your site. I read a lot of your advice about negotiating salaries, and listened to your recent podcast about it. I’ve never done it before, but I gave it a shot after reviewing […] Read the full article →
what should a salary negotiation sound like? by Alison Green on April 18, 2018 This week on the Ask a Manager podcast, I talk to a guest who’s wondering about salary negotiation — how to do it, what to say, and what kind of tone to use. This episode is 18 minutes long, and here’s the letter: I would really appreciate a good in-depth lesson on negotiating salaries. I […] Read the full article →
can I ask for a higher salary if I agreed to a lower range at the start of the interview process? by Alison Green on April 11, 2018 A reader writes: I was wondering if it is okay to negotiate salary on a role that a salary range was provided during the course of the interview. For example, if during the initial phone interview I was provided a range of $60K to $70K, is it acceptable to try to negotiate more once an […] Read the full article →
how to ask for a raise by Alison Green on April 10, 2018 If you’re like a lot of people, it’s been quite a while since you’ve asked for a raise – or maybe you’ve never asked. Surprisingly, given how much most of us appreciate money, a ton of people have never asked for a higher salary, because they feel awkward about initiating the conversation, or they’re worried […] Read the full article →
how to answer job candidates’ questions about salary when I don’t have a range to provide by Alison Green on March 27, 2018 A reader writes: I work in HR for a small company and typically am involved with the phone screen and in-person interview portion of the hiring process. During these phases, we are not provided any information with regard to salary. Our CEO generally provides that information to me upon hiring and handles determining pay rates […] Read the full article →
the Ask a Manager guide to asking for a raise by Alison Green on February 26, 2018 Here’s a step-by-step guide to asking for a raise — how much to ask for, what to say, when to do it, and what your manager is likely to be thinking when you do. Read the full article →
should employees have to ask for a raise? by Alison Green on February 7, 2018 A reader writes: I’m a manager of a large team, and I recently found myself in a disagreement about an issue with another manager: Should an employee have to ask in order to get a raise? I’ve always felt it’s incredibly important for employees to ask for the raises they want — ideally, that means […] Read the full article →