can I refuse more work without a raise? by Alison Green on February 9, 2021 A reader writes: Is there a diplomatic way to tell my manager I won’t be taking on extra responsibilities until I’m given a promotion and raise? I have a good relationship with my management team and truly do like my job, but I also want to draw boundaries and make sure everyone’s expectations are aligned. […] Read the full article →
when I asked for a raise, my boss went through my bills by Alison Green on February 9, 2021 A reader writes: I’ve been in my job for a little over a year. I asked my boss for a raise, and he asked if I really need it. It stumped me, seeing how I am barely getting by. I said yes. He went over my bills, and at the end he said, “You’ll have […] Read the full article →
can I leverage a job offer for a raise at my current job? by Alison Green on November 18, 2020 A reader writes: I know that under normal circumstances, it’s possible and even savvy to use a new job offer to leverage a raise out of a current employer. But is it smart to do that during a pandemic? I work for a large-ish company that has had layoffs and furloughs due to COVID-19. The […] Read the full article →
I’m not getting interviews because employers think they can’t afford me by Alison Green on November 11, 2020 A reader writes: Like many people, I am now unemployed due to the economic impact COVID-19 had on my previous sector. I have been working in this industry for almost eight years in project management/engineering-related positions, and the industry tends to be very well-paying. I live in a part of the U.S. where the industry […] Read the full article →
when you can’t get a raise but might get the whole business by Alison Green on September 14, 2020 A reader writes: I’m writing on behalf of my cousin. She is a college student who works for a couple who owns a small business. She has worked for them for six years, helped transition them from brick-and-mortar to completely online, built their website, designed their logos, and created/managed/grown their social media accounts across various […] Read the full article →
company said they’d base my job offer on my current salary by Alison Green on August 17, 2020 A reader writes: After a lot of hard work and preparation, the company I have been interviewing with called me today to let me know they wanted to make an offer! This job would be a significant jump for me in terms of both seniority and responsibility, and normally I would be thrilled and probably […] Read the full article →
should I negotiate a job offer on the spot or ask for time to think it over? by Alison Green on July 30, 2020 A reader writes: I am currently in the process of interviewing, and it’s my first time doing so for jobs where salary negotiations would be expected to come into play. I have been able to find a lot of advice on how the offer negotiation conversation should go, but am (I’m sure very naively) unsure […] Read the full article →
my employee asked for a 170% raise by Alison Green on July 28, 2020 A reader writes: I am a new manager, and one of my reports has asked for a massive raise. He has good reasons for wanting a raise: his responsibilities have ended up being very different than what he was originally hired for, he’s been doing very well with them, and he’s definitely paid below market […] Read the full article →
is my boss taking advantage of the pandemic? by Alison Green on July 7, 2020 A reader writes: I work for a small company (less than 25 staff). Like many companies, they slashed everyone’s salary by 30% at the beginning of this pandemic and laid off a few people. They’ve said that hopefully get things back to normal as soon as possible, and our pays would return to normal. A […] Read the full article →
will asking for a huge raise make it more likely you’ll get the lower number you really want? by Alison Green on June 2, 2020 A reader writes: My friend and I were discussing raises and what’s appropriate to ask for when negotiating. I pointed her to your website for more input, but we couldn’t find an answer to our specific conundrum so I’m hoping you can advise. Let’s say my friend currently makes $40k a year. When her next […] Read the full article →