Negotiate The Pay Raise That You Deserve

For most of us, asking our boss for a pay raise can often be a daunting task.

We can be victims to our own emotions, second guessing the reasons why our boss might not agree with our request, and some even fantastise that they their boss might be so upset with the request that their job will be in jeopardy! With these conflicting emotions it's unsurprising that we might end up not doing anything, and  and keep wondering what might have been.

But the truth is that the vast majority of employers actually expect you to negotiate your salary when you first start your new job, and again the majority expect that will ask for a salary increase at some point during your career.

There isn't room here to go into all of the depth that I do in "The Insider's Guide To Getting The Pay Raise That You Deserve", but as a basic overview of how to not let your nerves get in the way:-

1. Write down all the reasons why you desever a raise
2. Have a specific amount that you are going to ask for in mind
3. Ask yourself some good questions like "Has anyone ever asked for a pay rise and got it?" or "How would my own boss ask for a salary increase?"
4. Do some throrough research and bring evidence to the meeting with your boss
5. Rehearse rehearse rehearse!

Some of these steps will have you feeling more comfortable and confident about asking for an increase in your salary, and help you get past any last minute nerves.

Don't forget to rehease - it's so important. When we are in uncomfortable situations that we don't experience every day we can let nerves get the better out of us, and maybe blurt out something we wouldn't usually say. These mistakes can end up being very expensive when asking for a pay raise! Through having a few key points or even a script that you rehearse with a friend then you will find yourself naturally saying the same things to your boss when in a more pressured situation.

Good luck, and I'm happy to answer any questions here in this forum!

Sean Thomas
www.payrise-payraise.com