How to tactfully ask for a salary increase?

Most people still can’t open their mouths, so let’s answer the question honestly and talk about how to tactfully ask for a salary increase. The following is my answer to another very similar question, which is almost copied directly. Came here, slightly modified.

1 The right time.

Choose a time when the boss is not busy. If the boss has to meet a client in 10 minutes, I will take 5 minutes and I will finish it quickly... Believe me, the boss will turn around if he is in a hurry for the following schedule. You will forget what you said. In addition, you have to know that a salary increase is not something that makes the boss happy at least. In the eyes of the boss, this matter is neither urgent nor important. Find a boss who has free time to talk slowly before you can talk it out. As a result, don't think that as long as you find an opportunity to speak out, it will be over. A good start is half the battle.

2 Explain your intention generously, politely but forcefully.

Always remember to be polite; state your intention directly to avoid some bosses deliberately avoiding questions.

"Boss, are you free now? I want to talk to you about some issues." The boss said that we could chat and then got straight to the point, "My working hours are not short anymore, and the work content has become more and more over the past year. The more I feel, the current salary is a bit low. Can you give me a salary increase? ”

3 Prove to yourself that low salary is not the reason for salary increase, but excellent work is.

Generally, the standards for evaluating employees are divided into two categories: performance and daily performance. You can basically praise these two points to the point, letting your boss know that you are still valuable, but when talking about a salary increase, you must add one more thing about your stability.

“I have been proactive and have a strong sense of responsibility since I joined the company. I believe that my leaders have noticed the projects I have done, and I have not made any major mistakes. I also get along well with my colleagues and clients, and I also Want to stay in our company for a long time.”

4 Show your patience and give the boss time to think about it but don’t be “sensible”.

Salary increases involve manpower expenses, and bosses make them after careful consideration. Every level of leadership in the company must review the employee's performance, and some also need to make a formal work report. Indeed, There is a certain cycle, don’t expect results within a week, so be patient.

Don't be too sensible. As soon as the leader complains that "the company has just started and it is difficult now" and "the company is not making money yet", he immediately relents and says, "Yes, I understand that you can make more money after it starts making money." All the previous talks were in vain. Everyone in the workplace bullies the weak and fears the strong, without exception, don't be a "negotiable" person.