Ask a Manager

I figured I’d bundle three somewhat-related salary-related questions into one post. Here we go… 1. Should my promotion come with a higher raise? Today I accepted a promotion at work after waiting for the formal offer/salary for almost two weeks. The salary is about $5,000 less than I wanted (and I was aiming for $15,000 […]

A reader writes: I have been offered a promotion to a manager position, recommended from my current manager. He has already begun to train me in doing his duties, since he is leaving for a different job. He has already told the owners that he recommended me becoming his replacement. I have asked him several […]

If you’re like most people, the thought of asking for a raise makes you nervous because you aren’t quite sure what to say. You might have a general idea of why you deserve a salary increase, but how do you translate that into language to take to your boss? The answer is easier than you […]

A reader writes: I’ve got a weird negotiation issue. I was offered a job I’m very excited about and which, all told, was about an 8% raise from my current position. At this point in my career, I would ideally like to be making about a 15% jump for my next role, but for this […]

A reader writes: I was contacted out of the blue about a job via LinkedIn message with a job excerpt, a link to the full description, and list of benefits. I responded with: Hi (name), I would like to know more. Is this a senior role? What is the salary range for this position? Thanks, […]

A reader writes: I was originally working in Country A when I was hired by an ex-colleague at different company in Country B. After 18 months, I had to return to Country A for unforeseen family reasons. The job I had lined up for my return ended up falling through at the last minute, and […]

A reader writes: I am applying for a position with a nonprofit that has requested me to include my salary history along with my resume and cover letter (emailed to a “jobs@company.org” mailbox). While I am not a fan of providing that information, I am willing to do so but am unsure how to in […]

Yo, ladies! Want to ask for a raise? A new study suggests that you do it by appearing hesitant and feminine — because people like their ladies dainty and non-aggressive. Of course, this will come naturally to you, because you are a lady. Here are some of the study’s recommendations: * Mention that you feel uncomfortable […]